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How to get fromStranraer to Holyheadby train, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Holyhead by train, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 5m
    £139–237

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    11h 59m
    £39–168

  3. Drive  318.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Holyheadcar car 318.6 mi
    5h 33m
    £79–114

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 6m

Stranraer to Holyhead by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Holyhead via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 5m.

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