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How to get fromSomerset to Holyheadby train, car, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Somerset to Holyhead by train, car, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 31m
    £111–188

  2. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    9h 44m
    £52–168

  3. Drive  234.2 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Holyheadcar car 234.2 mi
    5h 8m
    £59–84

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 13m
    £138–308

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus 216
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 49m
    £83–133

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    10h 16m
    £108–182

Somerset to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Holyhead via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 7h 31m.

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