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How to get fromHolyhead to Tauntonby train, car, plane, or ferry

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

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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
    5h 56m
    £125–210

  2. Drive 241.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Tauntoncar car 241.5 mi
    5h 13m
    £59–85

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    6h 42m
    £145–271

  4. 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 / ...
    7h 43m
    £129–232

  5. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, 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
    8h 14m
    £62–201

Holyhead to Taunton by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Taunton via Stafford and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 56m.

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