There are 4 ways to get from Saint Davids to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h 14m£113–194Drive 171 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Davids to Holyheadcar 171 mi
3h 59m£43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
12h 42mBus
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
12h 54m
Saint Davids to Holyhead by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Davids to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Davids to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Davids to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from St David`s City Hall and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 3, Narberth Primary School, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Davids to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Haverfordwest and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Saint Davids and Holyhead is 360 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Davids to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Saint Davids to Holyhead, including transfers.
Saint Davids to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.
Saint Davids to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Haverfordwest station.
The best way to get from Saint Davids to Holyhead is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Saint Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from St David`s City Hall to Holyhead via Haverfordwest station, Haverfordwest, and Shrewsbury in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David`s City Hall to Holyhead Clock via Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 3, Narberth Primary School, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 12h 54m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Haverfordwest to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Haverfordwest to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Davids to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Saint Davids to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Davids to Holyhead is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Saint Davids to Holyhead.
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