What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Carmarthenshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead station to Carmarthenshire. However, there are services departing from Bangor Railway Station H and arriving at Pontypwll via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Carmarthenshire?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Carmarthen via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire?

The distance between Holyhead and Carmarthenshire is 317 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Carmarthenshire bus from?

Holyhead to Carmarthenshire bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Bangor Railway Station H.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Carmarthenshire train from?

Holyhead to Carmarthenshire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Lampeter, which costs and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Holyhead to Carmarthenshire bus arrive?

Holyhead to Carmarthenshire bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Holyhead to Carmarthenshire train arrive?

Holyhead to Carmarthenshire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Carmarthenshire is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Holyhead to Carmarthenshire.

Where can I stay near Carmarthenshire?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Carmarthenshire.

Holyhead to Carmarthenshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
7h 59m
£127–224
Drive 149.7 mi
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1. Drive from Holyhead to Carmarthenshirecar 149.7 mi
3h 41m
£37–53
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
8h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1c
8h 54m

Holyhead to Carmarthenshire by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 315.2 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Carmarthenshire, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Pontypwll via Cardiff Central, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5 in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Pontypwll via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5 in around 8h 43m.

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