There are 3 ways to get from Shropshire to Holyhead by train or car
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Train via Chester
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 32m£48–92Drive 106.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shropshire to Holyheadcar 106.3 mi
2h 13m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 46m£52–93
Shropshire to Holyhead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
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 train from Shropshire to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Holyhead via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
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 via Chester which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Shropshire to Holyhead, including transfers.
Shropshire to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shropshire to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Holyhead is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Shropshire to Holyhead.
There are 951+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Holyhead via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, and Chester in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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