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How to get fromHolyhead to Ashburtonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain train
    8h 57m
    £132–229
  2. Drive  289.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Ashburtoncar car 289.9 mi
    5h 58m
    £73–106
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    14h 54m
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    10h 39m
    £128–215

Holyhead to Ashburton by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ashburton, Devon, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Bull Ring via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Station Road in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Bull Ring via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 14h 54m.

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