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How to get fromNewport to Holyheadby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Castle Hotel to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    8h 37m

  2. Drive 148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Holyheadcar car 148.4 mi
    3h 26m
    £36–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Castle Hotel to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 14m
    £86–149

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  • Distance: 175.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from Castle Hotel to Holyhead via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, and Bangor (Gwynedd) in around 8h 37m.

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