What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Holyhead?

The distance between Carmarthen and Holyhead is 310 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Holyhead bus from?

Carmarthen to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Holyhead train from?

Carmarthen to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Holyhead?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Holyhead bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Carmarthen to Holyhead train arrive?

Carmarthen to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Holyhead is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Carmarthen to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 914+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Carmarthen to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to ShrewsburyMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 40m
£84–144
Drive 145.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Holyhead145.5 mi
3h 34m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock4X
8h 42m
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
10h 19m

Carmarthen to Holyhead by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 308.5 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Holyhead via Shrewsbury in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Clock via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 8h 42m.

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