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How to get fromPaddington to Holyheadby train, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Paddington to Holyhead by train, 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 13m
    £86–141

  2. Drive  262 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paddington to Holyheadcar car 262 mi
    4h 51m
    £66–95

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport 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
    6h 26m
    £111–356

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 44m
    £99–187

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport 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
    8h 46m
    £79–240

  6. Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    9h 6m
    £106–292

Paddington to Holyhead by subway, foot, and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Paddington, 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.

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