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How to get fromHeathrow to Holyheadby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    5h 30m
    £99–166

  2. Drive  253.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heathrow to Holyheadcar car 253.5 mi
    4h 51m
    £63–91

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    11h 30m

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 10m
    £101–308

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 33m
    £65–124

  6. Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    6h 30m
    £73–207

Heathrow to Holyhead by train and subway

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Holyhead 5 times a day. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Holyhead Port via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 11h 30m.

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