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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Holyhead is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Holyhead?

The distance between Llanelli and Holyhead is 290 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Llanelli to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Holyhead bus from?

Llanelli to Holyhead bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Holyhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Holyhead?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Holyhead is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Lampeter, which costs and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Llanelli to Holyhead bus arrive?

Llanelli to Holyhead bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Llanelli to Holyhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Llanelli to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Holyhead is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Llanelli to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

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Llanelli to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 32m
£106–206
Drive 162.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanelli to Holyheadcar 162.1 mi
3h 58m
£40–57
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
4. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
10h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
11h 18m

Llanelli to Holyhead by train

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.3 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Llanelli to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West End to Holyhead Clock via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 10h 26m.

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