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How to get fromHolyhead to Powysby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    5h 39m
    £58–110
  2. Drive 116.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Powyscar car 116.6 mi
    3h
    £29–42
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Powys via Shrewsbury and Pen-y-Bont in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Powys via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Llananno Bridge in around 7h 42m.

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