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How to get from Chester to Holyhead by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Holyhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chester and Holyhead including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Holyhead is a train with an average price of €12.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Holyhead:
A train is €22 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €34 from Chester to Holyhead.
The quickest way to travel to Holyhead from Chester is by train, which takes on average 1 h 33 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 2 h 34 min.
The distance between Chester and Holyhead is around 116 km.
The average frequency per day from Chester to Holyhead is:
- 4 coaches a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Chester and Holyhead as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Chester to Holyhead:
- Trains from Chester to Holyhead most often leave from Chester and arrive in Holyhead.
The following travel companies offer services from Chester to Holyhead:
- Travel with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast for trains to Holyhead. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Transport for Wales Chester to Holyhead tickets on Omio for €12.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chester to Holyhead with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to Holyhead with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast.
Direct services to Holyhead tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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