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How to get fromBedford to Holyheadby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Holyhead by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 20m
    £56–148

  2. Drive  222.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bedford to Holyheadcar car 222.3 mi
    4h 19m
    £55–79

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 56m
    £136–357

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 54m
    £75–144

  5. Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 6m
    £100–249

Bedford to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Central station, walk to Milton Keynes Central, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can drive from Bedford to Holyhead in around 4h 19m.

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