There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
10h 38m€352–647Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane DUB - MRS
8h 51m€81–256Train, bus
- Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
21h€266–435Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Holyhead to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar
16h 33m€397–531Train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAN - MRS
7h 51m€111–292Train
- Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
12h€381–605Train, bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
22h 47m€274–502Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Holyhead to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Marseillecar
18h€292–487
Holyhead to Marseille by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Marseille is to ferry and fly which costs €80 - €260 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 7h 51m and costs €110 - €300.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Marseille St Charles via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Holyhead and Marseille is 1625 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Marseille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 38m and costs €350 - €650.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Holyhead to Marseille, including transfers.
Holyhead to Marseille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Marseille is 1h ahead of Holyhead. It is currently 4:45 PM in Holyhead and 5:45 PM in Marseille.
Holyhead to Marseille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Marseille, France?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Marseille St Charles via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Holyhead to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Holyhead to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Holyhead to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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