The average bus between Cardigan and Holyhead takes 11h 13m and the fastest bus takes 9h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardigan to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardigan and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardigan is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 5:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardigan to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Cardigan station and arriving at Holyhead station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Cardigan to Holyhead bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ship Inn station.
Cardigan to Holyhead bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Bangor Bus Station Stand B.
The distance between Cardigan and Holyhead is 136.4 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Summer Hill via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand C, and Bodelis in around 9h 27m.