There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Fishguard by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Alban Square 3bus 1
- Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus T5
7h 42mDrive 156 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Fishguardcar 156 mi
3h 40m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
8h 17m£120–196
Holyhead to Fishguard by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Fishguard is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Fishguard is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Alban Square 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Holyhead and Fishguard is 178 miles. The road distance is 156.9 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Fishguard without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Holyhead to Fishguard, including transfers.
Holyhead to Fishguard bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.
Holyhead to Fishguard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Fishguard is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £200 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Fishguard, Wales?
You can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Alban Square 3 in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Fishguard & Goodwick via Crewe in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Holyhead to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Holyhead Port to Alban Square 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Alban Square 3 to Ffordd yr Efail 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
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Booking & Getting There
Holyhead to Fishguard bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Alban Square 3 station.
Holyhead to Fishguard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Fishguard is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Holyhead to Fishguard.
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