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How to get fromSouthampton to Holyheadby train, car, plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train via Stafford

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    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
    6h 43m
    £117–183

  2. Drive  263.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southampton to Holyheadcar car 263.9 mi
    5h 29m
    £66–95

  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
    6h 15m
    £117–258

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    7h 56m
    £119–198

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

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    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 52m
    £110–321

  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
    8h 54m
    £80–242

Southampton to Holyhead by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Holyhead via Stafford in around 6h 43m.

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