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How to get fromBideford to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 30m
    £138–242

  2. Drive  297 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Holyheadcar car 297 mi
    6h 13m
    £74–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    15h 52m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 37m
    £139–247

Bideford to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Holyhead via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Holyhead Port via Bristol Bus Station, Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 15h 52m.

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