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How to get fromBlackburn to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    4h 22m
    £48–77

  2. Drive  135.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackburn to Holyheadcar car 135.1 mi
    2h 25m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    6h 33m
    £37–59

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    4h 39m
    £50–86

  5. Train via Wigan Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    6h 6m
    £55–97

Blackburn to Holyhead by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Holyhead via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 22m.

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