There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Wrexham Generaltrain Aberystwyth - Chester
4h 34m£42–69Drive 84.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Holywellcar 84.9 mi
2h£21–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor stationbus 1
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Rhyltrain
- Take the bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11M / ...
5h 24mTrain via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 49m£44–74
Aberystwyth to Holywell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell is to drive which takes 2h and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Holywell. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Shotton High Level via Wrexham General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Holywell is 133 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Holywell train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Holywell train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wrexham General station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Holywell is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Aberystwyth to Holywell.
There are 2929+ hotels available in Holywell.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Holywell, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberystwyth to Wrexham General once a week. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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