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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Welshpool is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Welshpool?

The distance between Holyhead and Welshpool is 147 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Holyhead to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Welshpool bus from?

Holyhead to Welshpool bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Welshpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Holyhead to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Holyhead to Welshpool bus arrive?

Holyhead to Welshpool bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Holyhead to Welshpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Welshpool is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Holyhead to Welshpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 557+ hotels available in Welshpool.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 10m
£48–78
Drive 95.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Welshpoolcar 95.2 mi
2h 13m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus Taith
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
6h 33m

Holyhead to Welshpool by train

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Distance: 145.8 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 33m.

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