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How to get fromHolyhead to Devonby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Devon by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 35m
    £126–208

  2. Drive  278.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Devoncar car 278.5 mi
    6h 4m
    £69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    14h 21m

  4. Ferry, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 58m
    £83–230

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    9h 34m
    £125–217

  6. Ferry, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    9h 8m
    £85–240

Holyhead to Devon by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Yeoford via Stafford, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Coach House via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 14h 21m.

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