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How to get fromHolyhead to Somersetby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Somerset by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    6h 53m
    £110–186

  2. Drive  234.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Somersetcar car 234.9 mi
    5h 8m
    £58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus Cp5
    12h 6m

  4. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    9h 13m
    £70–203

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 32m
    £116–195

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    9h 23m
    £110–244

Holyhead to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Shovel Lane via Stafford, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Old Road via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 12h 6m.

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