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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Portishead is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Portishead is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Severn Tunnel Junction via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Portishead?

The distance between Holyhead and Portishead is 254 miles. The road distance is 205.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Holyhead to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Portishead train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Portishead train arrive?

Holyhead to Portishead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Portishead is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Holyhead to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Portishead.

Holyhead to Portishead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Portishead by train, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
5h 28m
£177–255
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
8h
£49–163
Drive 203.9 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Portisheadcar 203.9 mi
4h 36m
£51–73
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
8h 17m
£88–204
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 39m
£98–155

Holyhead to Portishead by train and bus

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Distance: 252.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 34m.

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