There are 3 ways to get from Caerphilly to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 8m£78–134Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Caerphilly to Holyheadcar 179.5 mi
4h 12m£45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus 1
10h 14m
Caerphilly to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Holyhead Port via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Caerphilly and Holyhead is 241 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Caerphilly to Holyhead, including transfers.
Caerphilly to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Caerphilly to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caerphilly to Holyhead Port via Cardiff Central, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 10h 14m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Caerphilly to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Caerphilly to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Holyhead is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Caerphilly to Holyhead.
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