There are 4 ways to get from Blackburn to Holyhead by train or car
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Train via Chester
best- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 21m£48–77Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackburn to Holyheadcar 135.1 mi
2h 25m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 24m£43–77Train #2
- Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
6h 13m£55–97
Blackburn to Holyhead by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Holyhead is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Blackburn and Holyhead is 140 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.
The best way to get from Blackburn to Holyhead without a car is to train via Chester which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Blackburn to Holyhead, including transfers.
Blackburn to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Holyhead is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Blackburn to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Holyhead via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
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