There are 3 ways to get from Fishguard to Holyhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Alban Square 3bus T5
- Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Holyhead Portbus 1
7h 53mDrive 155.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fishguard to Holyheadcar 155.5 mi
3h 38m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Crewetrain Fishguard Harbour - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead / ...
8h 29m£121–196
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Holyhead is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Holyhead Port via Alban Square 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Holyhead via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Fishguard and Holyhead is 178 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Holyhead without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Fishguard to Holyhead, including transfers.
Fishguard to Holyhead bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ffordd yr Efail 2 station.
Fishguard to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Holyhead is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £200 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Holyhead Port via Alban Square 3 in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Holyhead via Crewe in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Alban Square 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Alban Square 3 to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Fishguard to Holyhead bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Alban Square 3 station.
Fishguard to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Holyhead is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Fishguard to Holyhead.
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