How to get to Glasgow from Holyhead

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from Holyhead to Glasgow

How to get to Glasgow from Holyhead by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Holyhead to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transport for WalesG38529+Avanti West CoastW34292
    14:025h23
    Holyhead station (HHD)
    19:25Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £541One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Transport for WalesG38529+Avanti West CoastW34292
    14:025h23
    Holyhead station (HHD)
    19:25Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £541One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Transport for WalesG38516+Avanti West CoastC01369
    8:005h15
    Holyhead station (HHD)
    13:15Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £871One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34069+Transport for WalesG38527
    13:026h15
    Holyhead station (HHD)
    19:17Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £541One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastC01372+Transport for WalesG38525
    12:025h19
    Holyhead station (HHD)
    17:21Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £871One-way
    1 change
  • Transport for WalesG38921+Northern RailG89118+Avanti West CoastW33912
    8:255h37
    Holyhead station (HHD)
    14:02Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £871One-way
    2 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.

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You can travel between Holyhead and Glasgow by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Holyhead to Glasgow is a train with an average price of £106.
The fastest way to travel from Holyhead to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 5h 7m.
The Holyhead to Glasgow distance is approximately 286 km.
The average frequency per day from Holyhead to Glasgow is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Holyhead to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Holyhead to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Glasgow by train.
Omio customers who travel from Holyhead to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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