There are 5 ways to get from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Carmarthen
best- Take the bus from Tesco to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus 1
8h 4mDrive 173.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pembroke Dock to Holyheadcar 173.2 mi
4h 4m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
9h 20m£115–193Train, bus
- Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Carmarthentrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus 1
8h 5mBus
- Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 4 to Alban Square 3bus T5
- Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Holyhead Portbus 1
10h 23m
Pembroke Dock to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Holyhead Port via Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Pembroke Dock and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Pembroke Dock and Holyhead is 196 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead without a car is to bus via Carmarthen which takes 8h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead, including transfers.
Pembroke Dock to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Tesco station.
Pembroke Dock to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pembroke Dock station.
The best way to get from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead is to bus via Carmarthen which takes 8h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £200 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Pembroke Dock, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Holyhead Port via Rose and Crown and Carmarthen station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- 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
Train from Pembroke Dock to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Tesco to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Alban Square 3 to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 4 to Alban Square 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Richards Bros
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Booking & Getting There
Pembroke Dock to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Pembroke Dock to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pembroke Dock to Holyhead is 174 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Pembroke Dock to Holyhead.
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