What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Holywell?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Holywell is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Holywell?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Holywell is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Holywell?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Holywell station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Holywell?

The distance between Cardiff and Holywell is 169 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Holywell without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Holywell without a car is to train and line 11 bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Holywell?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cardiff to Holywell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Holywell bus from?

Cardiff to Holywell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Holywell bus arrive?

Cardiff to Holywell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Holywell?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Holywell is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Holywell.

Where can I stay near Holywell?

There are 2872+ hotels available in Holywell.

Cardiff to Holywell - 3 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Holywell by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 11 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
4h 37m
£61–102
Bus, line 11 bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
7h 37m
£28–71
Drive 154.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holywellcar 154.5 mi
3h 15m
£38–55

Cardiff to Holywell by train and bus

72Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.5 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Holywell, Wales?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange in around 7h 37m.

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