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How to get fromExeter to Holyheadby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 33m
    £120–198

  2. Drive  271 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Holyheadcar car 271 mi
    5h 44m
    £67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    12h 57m

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    9h 46m
    £80–218

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    8h 20m
    £123–215

Exeter to Holyhead by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Holyhead Port via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 12h 57m.

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