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

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  1. Train via Crewe

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    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 34m
    £55–264

  2. Drive 271.6 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Exetercar car 271.6 mi
    5h 43m
    £66–95

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    5h 48m
    £100–315

  4. 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 / ...
    8h 24m
    £103–193

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    8h 47m
    £82–156

  6. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    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
    8h 11m
    £116–304

Holyhead to Exeter by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Exeter St Davids via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 34m.

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