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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Fishguard is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Fishguard is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Fishguard?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Fishguard?

The distance between Holyhead and Fishguard is 352 miles. The road distance is 156.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Fishguard without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Holyhead to Fishguard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Fishguard train from?

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

Train or bus from Holyhead to Fishguard?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Fishguard is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Holyhead to Fishguard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Fishguard?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Fishguard is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Holyhead to Fishguard.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Fishguard?

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Where can I stay near Fishguard?

There are 932+ hotels available in Fishguard.

Holyhead to Fishguard - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Fishguard by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Fishguard & GoodwickManchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour / ...
8h 29m
£120–190
Drive 156 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Fishguard156 mi
3h 39m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
9h 19m

Holyhead to Fishguard by train

19Weekly Trains

8h 29mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349.6 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Fishguard & Goodwick via Shrewsbury in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 19m.

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