There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Pembroke by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Pembroke Castlebus 508
7h 45mDrive 172.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Pembrokecar 172.9 mi
4h 4m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroketrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
9h 5m£113–188
Holyhead to Pembroke by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Pembroke is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Pembroke is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Pembroke. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Pembroke Castle via Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Pembroke. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Pembroke via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Holyhead and Pembroke is 199 miles. The road distance is 173.9 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Pembroke without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Holyhead to Pembroke, including transfers.
Holyhead to Pembroke bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.
Holyhead to Pembroke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Pembroke is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Pembroke, Wales?
You can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Pembroke Castle via Carmarthen station and Rose and Crown in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Pembroke via Cardiff Central in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Pembroke Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Holyhead to Pembroke bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Holyhead to Pembroke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Pembroke is 174 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Holyhead to Pembroke.
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