There are 3 ways to get from Pembroke to Holyhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from East End to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus 1 / ...
8h 2mDrive 172.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pembroke to Holyheadcar 172.2 mi
4h 3m£43–63Train
- Take the train from Pembroke to Cardiff Centraltrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
9h 16m£114–191
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pembroke to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Pembroke to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pembroke to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from East End and arriving at Holyhead Port via Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Pembroke to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Pembroke and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Pembroke and Holyhead is 198 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pembroke to Holyhead without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Pembroke to Holyhead, including transfers.
Pembroke to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from East End station.
Pembroke to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pembroke station.
The best way to get from Pembroke to Holyhead is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £200 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Pembroke, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from East End to Holyhead Port via Rose and Crown and Carmarthen station in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pembroke to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 9h 16m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pembroke to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from East End to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Pembroke to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Pembroke to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pembroke to Holyhead is 173 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Pembroke to Holyhead.
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