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How to get fromHolyhead to Tywynby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Tywyn by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Clockbus bus 1
    4h 41m
  2. Bus, train via Porthmadog

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Minffordd to Tywyntrain train Pwllheli - Machynlleth
    4h 55m
    £22–37
  3. Drive  85.9 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Tywyncar car 85.9 mi
    1h 57m
    £22–31
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Minffordd Ffestiniog stationbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Minffordd to Tywyntrain train Pwllheli - Machynlleth
    5h 24m
    £22–36
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    6h 37m
    £67–107

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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

TaithCymru operates a bus from Holyhead Port to Clock once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Tywyn via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction in around 6h 37m.

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