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How to get fromDorset to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    8h 24m
    £136–244

  2. Drive  259.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Holyheadcar car 259.1 mi
    6h 16m
    £65–93

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 54m
    £81–136

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    10h 51m
    £127–223

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  • Distance: 404.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Holyhead via South Station, Dorchester South, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 8h 24m.

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