There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead (Station) to Bristol by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 30m£84–139Drive 199.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead (Station) to Bristolcar 199.6 mi
4h 37m£50–72Train via Stafford
- Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 32m£94–149
Holyhead (Station) to Bristol by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Bristol is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead (Station) to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Holyhead (Station) and Bristol is 248 miles. The road distance is 200.7 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Holyhead (Station) to Bristol, including transfers.
Holyhead (Station) to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead (Station) to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead (Station) to Bristol is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Holyhead (Station) to Bristol.
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What companies run services between Holyhead (Station), Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Bristol Temple Meads via Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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