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How to get fromCalais to Holyheadby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Holyhead by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 38m
    £187–308

  2. Car ferry, bus, train via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Millennium Pointbus bus
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    13h 57m
    £102–214

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 16m
    £123–231

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus bus
    18h 26m

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Holyheadcar car
    6h 48m
    £198–249

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Holyheadcar car
    7h 39m
    £111–202

Calais to Holyhead by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Holyhead via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 38m.

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