There are 2 ways to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Builth Wells to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Builth Road and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Builth Wells and Holyhead is 187 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 5h 52m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead, including transfers.
Builth Wells to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Builth Road station.
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 940+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Builth Wells to Holyhead via Builth Road and Shrewsbury in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Builth Road to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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