There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead / ...
4h 48m£73–118Drive 177.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham Spa to Holyheadcar 177.8 mi
3h 39m£45–64Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
5h 36m£72–134
Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Holyhead via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Cheltenham Spa and Holyhead is 203 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead, including transfers.
Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Cheltenham Spa, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead via Stafford in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
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