What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Holyhead is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Holyhead via Taunton, Birmingham New Street and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Holyhead?

The distance between Castle Cary and Holyhead is 320 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Holyhead without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 10m and costs £85 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Castle Cary to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Holyhead train from?

Castle Cary to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Holyhead train arrive?

Castle Cary to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Holyhead is 229 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Castle Cary to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Castle Cary to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 925+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

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

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
7h 10m
£89–290
Drive 227.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Holyheadcar 227.3 mi
5h 26m
£55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 43m
£111–194
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
9h 35m

Castle Cary to Holyhead by train

44Weekly Trains

7h 10mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.4 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Holyhead via Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 7h 10m.

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