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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Holyhead to Colchester

Composite routes from Holyhead to Colchester

Cheapest
5 h 21 min
Car
487 km.
from $26
Other
4 h 56 min
404 km.
from $304.74
9 h 10 min
Ferry, Plane
405 km.
from $108.71
7 h 47 min
Train, Plane
405 km.
from $206.38
10 h 41 min
404 km.
from $281.80
9 h 1 min
Ferry, Plane
405 km.
from $160.34
9 h 22 min
Train, Plane
405 km.
from $131.92

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$139.24
Plane from Dublin Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$139.24
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$354.42

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$240.50

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Holyhead to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$329.10
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$151.89

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$303.79

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$63.29
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$62.02–$94.93
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$32.91

Greater Anglia

Email:
ContactCentre@greateranglia.co.uk
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
info@irishferries.com
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Holyhead to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$58.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Colchester is to ferry and fly and bus which costs $81.52 - $195.65 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Colchester?

The distance between Holyhead and Colchester is 509 km. The road distance is 487 km.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Colchester?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Holyhead to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Colchester train from?

Holyhead to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Colchester train arrive?

Holyhead to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Colchester is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Holyhead to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Colchester?

Book your Holyhead to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 847+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $39.65 per night.
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