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How to get fromHolyhead to Margateby train, car, plane, or ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train Holyhead - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    5h 51m
    £134–223

  2. Drive  344.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Margatecar car 344.5 mi
    6h 7m
    £85–123

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    7h 41m
    £158–434

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bletchley to London Eustontrain train
    5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    9h 15m
    £133–282

  5. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    9h 24m
    £141–362

  6. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    9h 55m
    £101–289

  7. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    10h 22m
    £100–304

Holyhead to Margate by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 51m.

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