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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Tenby is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Upper Park Road via Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Tenby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Tenby?

The distance between Holyhead and Tenby is 185 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Tenby without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Holyhead to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Tenby bus from?

Holyhead to Tenby bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Tenby train from?

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

Train or bus from Holyhead to Tenby?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Tenby is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Holyhead to Tenby bus arrive?

Holyhead to Tenby bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Where does the Holyhead to Tenby train arrive?

Holyhead to Tenby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Tenby is 170 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Holyhead to Tenby.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Tenby?

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Where can I stay near Tenby?

There are 1903+ hotels available in Tenby.

Holyhead to Tenby - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Tenby by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus 1
7h 20m
Drive 168.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Tenbycar 168.8 mi
4h 8m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
8h 41m
£113–183

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Distance: 184.3 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Tenby, Wales?

TaithCymru operates a bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen station once daily, and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Tenby via Cardiff Central in around 8h 41m.

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