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Compare train for Blackpool to Holyhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £150 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £150, while a train costs an average of £150.
Distance: 119 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£150 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £150 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-112.55. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Holyhead
How to get to Holyhead from Blackpool by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Holyhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:234h13Blackpool12:36Holyhead£1101One-way2 changes
Cheapest
8:234h13Blackpool12:36Holyhead£1101One-way2 changes
Fastest
5:353h41Blackpool9:16Holyhead£1761One-way2 changes
Other options
16:224h21Blackpool20:43Holyhead£1101One-way2 changes
18:224h27Blackpool22:49Holyhead£1101One-way2 changes
19:224h07Blackpool23:29Holyhead£1331One-way2 changes
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FAQs: Blackpool to Holyhead
Travel to Holyhead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackpool to Holyhead.

- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Holyhead as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited to go to Holyhead by train.
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