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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    6h 32m
    £121–234

  2. Drive 281 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Holyheadcar car 281 mi
    5h 38m
    £69–99

  3. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 7m
    £135–276

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    8h 42m
    £143–259

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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
    7h 56m
    £130–380

  6. Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    9h 47m
    £74–261

Portsmouth to Holyhead by train and subway

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Holyhead via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 32m.

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