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Compare train for Oxford to Holyhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £129 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £129, while a train costs an average of £129.
Distance: 286 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£129 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £129 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-70.63. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 4h 20m 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 Holyhead from Oxford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Holyhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:405h24Oxford14:04Holyhead£761One-way0 changes
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8:405h24Oxford14:04Holyhead£761One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Oxford to Holyhead
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Holyhead as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Holyhead by train.
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