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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 32m
    £78–263

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    9h 40m
    £31–87

  3. Drive 271.6 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Exetercar271.6 mi
    5h 42m
    £67–96

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    6h 53m
    £101–316

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidstrainCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 12m
    £121–192

Holyhead to Exeter by train

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest 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 32m.

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