There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Holyhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus 1
3h 45mDrive 101.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyheadcar 101.1 mi
2h 17m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 34m£68–113Bus via Bangor
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor stationbus 1
3h 52m
Aberystwyth to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Holyhead is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £25 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 station and arriving at Holyhead Port. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Holyhead is 112 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Holyhead without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .
The bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Aberystwyth to Holyhead bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6.
Aberystwyth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Holyhead is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
TaithCymru operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port once daily, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Holyhead via Shrewsbury in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Aberystwyth to Holyhead bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Holyhead Port station.
Aberystwyth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Holyhead is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead.
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