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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Aberaeron is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Aberaeron is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Aberaeron?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Aberaeron. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Aberaeron?

The distance between Holyhead and Aberaeron is 146 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Aberaeron without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Holyhead to Aberaeron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Aberaeron train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Aberaeron train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Aberaeron?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Aberaeron is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Holyhead to Aberaeron.

Where can I stay near Aberaeron?

There are 970+ hotels available in Aberaeron.

Holyhead to Aberaeron - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 12 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus, line 12 bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
3. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus 12
4. Drive from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C to Park Avenuecar
5. Take the bus from Park Avenue to Alban Square 1bus T1x / ...
4h 53m
Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Aberaeroncar 116.3 mi
2h 42m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 27m
£73–116
Train, bus, line 12 bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
3. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus 12
4. Take the train from Pwllheli to Dovey Junctiontrain
5. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Aberystwythtrain
6. Take the bus from Park Avenue to Alban Square 1bus T1x / ...
7h 31m

Holyhead to Aberaeron by train and bus

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6h 27mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.8 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Alban Square 1 via Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, and Park Avenue in around 6h 27m.

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