There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Holyhead by train, car, or bus
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Train via Preston
best- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 31m£47–84Drive 139.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Holyheadcar 139.7 mi
2h 34m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 51m£50–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
5h 15m£43–72
Burnley to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Holyhead is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Holyhead via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Burnley and Holyhead is 153 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Holyhead without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Burnley to Holyhead, including transfers.
Burnley to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Holyhead is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Burnley to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Holyhead via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Bus from Bus Station to Printworks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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