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

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There are 6 ways to get from Taunton to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, 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
    6h 7m
    £107–179

  2. Drive  240.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taunton to Holyheadcar car 240.9 mi
    5h 13m
    £60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    12h 2m

  4. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 35m
    £107–242

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    7h 50m
    £110–193

  6. Train, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    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 20m
    £67–196

Taunton to Holyhead by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Holyhead Port via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 12h 2m.

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