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How to get fromScotland to Holyheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    5h 56m
    £117–196

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 14m
    £65–195

  3. Drive 312.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Holyheadcar car 312.1 mi
    5h 17m
    £77–110

  4. Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 37m
    £125–302

  5. Train via Rhyl

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 27m
    £120–213

  6. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 1m
    £140–313

Scotland to Holyhead by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 56m.

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