There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Llandeilo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandeilotrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 51m£73–117Drive 144 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Llandeilocar 144 mi
3h 23m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus 1
7h 16m
Holyhead to Llandeilo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Llandeilo is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Llandeilo is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Llandeilo. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Athletic Club via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Llandeilo. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Llandeilo via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Holyhead and Llandeilo is 217 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Llandeilo without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Holyhead to Llandeilo, including transfers.
Holyhead to Llandeilo bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.
Holyhead to Llandeilo train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Llandeilo is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Llandeilo, Wales?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Llandeilo via Shrewsbury in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, TaithCymru operates a bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen station once daily, and the journey takes 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandeilo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Holyhead to Llandeilo bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Holyhead to Llandeilo train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Llandeilo is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Holyhead to Llandeilo.
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