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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dorset is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Dorset is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Dorset?

The distance between Holyhead and Dorset is 402 miles. The road distance is 261.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 21m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Holyhead to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Dorset bus from?

Holyhead to Dorset bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Dorset train from?

Holyhead to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Dorset?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Dorset is to train via London which takes 7h 21m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h.

Where does the Holyhead to Dorset bus arrive?

Holyhead to Dorset bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Where does the Holyhead to Dorset train arrive?

Holyhead to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Dorset is 261 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Holyhead to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2459+ hotels available in Dorset.

Holyhead to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain Holyhead - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 21m
£150–258
Drive 259.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Dorsetcar 259.8 mi
6h 16m
£64–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus 1
2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G23
4. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
16h
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
10h 30m
£119–347
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 40m
£119–206

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 399.3 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 16h.

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