There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 51m£83–143Drive 163.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyheadcar 163.2 mi
3h 50m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Holyhead Portbus 1
8h 46m
Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Holyhead Port via Newtown Bus Station and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Holyhead is 257 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Holyhead Port via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Holyhead.
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