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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Tenby is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Tenby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Tenby?

The distance between Holyhead and Tenby is 340 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Holyhead to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Tenby train from?

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

Train or bus from Holyhead to Tenby?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Tenby is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Holyhead to Tenby train arrive?

Holyhead to Tenby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Tenby is 170 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Holyhead to Tenby.

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

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Where can I stay near Tenby?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Tenby.

Holyhead to Tenby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Tenby 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 Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
8h 36m
£131–226
Drive 168.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Tenbycar 168.6 mi
4h 7m
£42–60
Bus via Carmarthen
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
9h 49m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Tenbytrain Crewe - Pembroke Dock / ...
8h 42m
£130–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus Stationbus T5
3. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 3 to South Parade Terminus Onlybus 381 / ...
11h 57m

Holyhead to Tenby by train

43Weekly Trains

8h 36mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.2 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Tenby via Cardiff Central in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Upper Park Road via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 9h 49m.

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