There are 3 ways to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 31m£71–120Drive 127.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Builth Wells to Holyheadcar 127.6 mi
3h 2m£32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
9h 20m
Builth Wells to Holyhead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Builth Wells to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Groe and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Builth Wells to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Builth Wells and Holyhead is 186 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead, including transfers.
Builth Wells to Holyhead bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Groe station.
Builth Wells to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Groe to Holyhead via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Llandrindod, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to Holyhead Clock via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Builth Wells to Holyhead bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Builth Wells to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Builth Wells to Holyhead is 128 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Builth Wells to Holyhead.
There are 968+ hotels available in Holyhead.