There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Holyhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Red Lion to Holyhead Portbus Taith
3h 4mDrive 83.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Holyheadcar 83.6 mi
1h 49m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 57m£60–102Bus via Bangor
- Take the bus from Red Lion to Bangor stationbus Taith
3h 11m
Machynlleth to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Holyhead is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Holyhead is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £20 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Red Lion and arriving at Holyhead Port. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Holyhead is 94 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Holyhead without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs .
The bus from Red Lion to Holyhead Port takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.
Machynlleth to Holyhead bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Red Lion station.
Machynlleth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Holyhead is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
TaithCymru operates a bus from Red Lion to Holyhead Port once daily, and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Machynlleth to Holyhead via Shrewsbury in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Red Lion to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Red Lion to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Machynlleth to Holyhead bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Holyhead Port station.
Machynlleth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Holyhead is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Machynlleth to Holyhead.
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