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Compare train for Holyhead to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £100, while a train costs an average of £100.
Distance: 286 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£100 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £100 compared to roughly £116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 5h 10m versus 5h 10m 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.
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How to get to Glasgow from Holyhead by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:305h51Holyhead16:21Glasgow£511One-way0 changes
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- 10:305h51Holyhead16:21Glasgow£511One-way0 changes
Fastest
- 10:305h51Holyhead16:21Glasgow£511One-way0 changes
Other options
- 10:386h23Holyhead17:01Glasgow£971One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Holyhead to Glasgow
Travel to Glasgow 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 Holyhead to Glasgow.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Glasgow as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Glasgow by train.
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