The distance between Holyhead and Southampton is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Holyhead to Southampton by train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Central.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Southampton by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £140 ($170) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).
The distance between Holyhead and Southampton is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Holyhead and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Southampton. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Holyhead and Southampton. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Southampton. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £285($340) | hourly | 498km (309 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 5h 25m | £315($375) | 4 times a day | 568km (353 miles) |
Train to Chester, plane | 5h 55m | £300($355) | hourly | 576km (358 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 10m | £140($170) | 4 times a day | 552km (343 miles) |
Train via Wolverhampton | 6h 40m | £155($185) | 5 times a day | 504km (313 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 6h 50m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 520km (323 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £81($95) | on demand | 468km (291 miles) |
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