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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 55m
    £186–300

  2. Drive  291.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Woolacombecar car 291.3 mi
    6h 39m
    £72–104

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Drive from Pembrey & Burry Port Rail Station to Woolacombecar car
    10h 39m

  4. Ferry, fly, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Woolacombecar car
    10h 10m
    £80–269

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    3. Drive from Port Talbot Parkway to Woolacombecar car
    9h 5m
    £123–203

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    13h 2m
    £141–241

Holyhead to Woolacombe by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Woolacombe via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 8h 55m.

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