There are 3 ways to get from Neath to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 34m£76–135Drive 164.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Neath to Holyhead164.4 mi
4h 12m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock4X
11h 12m
Neath to Holyhead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Neath and Holyhead is 271 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Neath to Holyhead, including transfers.
Neath to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 12m.
Neath to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Holyhead is 165 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Neath to Holyhead.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Neath to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Neath to Holyhead Clock via Port Talbot Parkway, Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 11h 12m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Arriva Wales
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