There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X77
4h 1m£46–74Drive 95.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Welshpoolcar 95.2 mi
2h 13m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Clockbus 1
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
6h 22m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Welshpool is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Berriew Street via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Holyhead and Welshpool is 147 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Welshpool without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Holyhead to Welshpool, including transfers.
Holyhead to Welshpool bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.
Holyhead to Welshpool bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Clock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Welshpool is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Holyhead to Welshpool.
There are 556+ hotels available in Welshpool.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Berriew Street via Clock, Bus Depot, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Holyhead Port to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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