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

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

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
    8h 59m
    £147–234

  2. Drive  259.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Holyheadcar car 259.1 mi
    6h 16m
    £64–93

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 46m
    £81–136

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    10h 51m
    £127–223

Dorset to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Holyhead via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Stafford in around 8h 59m.

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