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There are 7 ways to get from Dorchester to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    7h 39m
    £153–293

  2. Drive 260.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Holyheadcar car 260.9 mi
    6h 7m
    £63–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 25m
    £101–176

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 31m
    £150–296

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Cardiff Centraltrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    9h
    £148–269

  6. Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 9m
    £140–401

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    10h 59m
    £77–230

Dorchester to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Holyhead via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 7h 39m.

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