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How to get fromStratford-upon-Avon to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 18m
    £57–119

  2. Drive  169.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Holyheadcar car 169.1 mi
    3h 40m
    £42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    11h 8m

  4. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
    6h 9m
    £67–113

  5. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 32m
    £60–122

Stratford-upon-Avon to Holyhead by train and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Holyhead via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDonalds to Holyhead Port via Solihull Town Centre, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 11h 8m.

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