There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Holyhead (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
4h 49m£75–130Drive 186 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead (Station)car 186 mi
4h 18m£46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus 1
8h 55m
Wales to Holyhead (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Holyhead (Station) is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Holyhead (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Holyhead (Station). However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Holyhead Port via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Holyhead. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Wales and Holyhead (Station) is 233 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Holyhead (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £75 - £130.
The train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead takes 4h 49m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Wales to Holyhead (Station) bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Wales to Holyhead (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Holyhead (Station) is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Wales and Holyhead (Station), Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Holyhead Port via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Holyhead (Station) bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Wales to Holyhead (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Holyhead (Station) is 187 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Wales to Holyhead (Station).
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