There are 3 ways to get from Shropshire to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 46m£42–73Drive 106.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shropshire to Holyheadcar 106.3 mi
2h 13m£27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus 1
7h
Shropshire to Holyhead by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Holyhead is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Holyhead Port via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Holyhead via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Shropshire and Holyhead is 127 miles. The road distance is 106.9 miles.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Shropshire to Holyhead, including transfers.
Shropshire to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shropshire to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Holyhead is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Holyhead, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Holyhead Port via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 7h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Shropshire to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Shropshire to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Holyhead is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Shropshire to Holyhead.
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