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How to get fromDorset to Holyheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
    8h 58m
    £147–244

  2. Drive  259.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Holyheadcar car 259.1 mi
    6h 16m
    £65–94

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 36m
    £87–138

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
    8h 51m
    £140–306

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    8h 58m
    £144–250

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    10h 51m
    £128–224

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 34m
    £147–399

Dorset to Holyhead by bus, foot, and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Holyhead via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Stafford in around 8h 58m.

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