There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell by train, bus, or car
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Train via Chester
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
4h 43m£24–56Drive 84.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Holywell84.9 mi
2h£22–31Bus
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkT3 / ...
- Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Bus Station 4T8
5h 28mTrain
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to ShottonBirmingham International - Holyhead / ...
4h 48m£28–51Bus via Bangor
- Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
- Take the bus from York Road to Prestatyn Bus Station Stand 413
8h 24m
Aberystwyth to Holywell by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell is to drive which takes 2h and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Holywell station. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Holywell Bus Station Stand 1 via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park and Bus Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Holywell is 141 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell without a car is to train via Chester which takes 4h 43m and costs £23 - £60.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Holywell bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Holywell is to train via Chester which takes 4h 43m and costs £23 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.
Aberystwyth to Holywell bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Holywell is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Aberystwyth to Holywell.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Holywell, Wales?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Shrewsbury, Chester, Shotton, and Chester Rd West in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to Holywell Bus Station Stand 1 via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, and Bus Station 3 in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Shotton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- info@mandhcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- mandhcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Corwen Car Park to Bus Station 4
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- M & H Coaches
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from York Road to Prestatyn Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Arriva Wales
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