There are 3 ways to get from Penarth to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h£76–132Drive 190.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penarth to Holyheadcar 190.6 mi
4h 27m£47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus 1
10h 17m
Penarth to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Holyhead is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Penarth to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Holyhead Port via Tresillian Way and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Penarth and Holyhead is 237 miles. The road distance is 191.7 miles.
The best way to get from Penarth to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Penarth to Holyhead, including transfers.
Penarth to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Penarth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Penarth to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Holyhead Port via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 10h 17m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Penarth to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Penarth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Holyhead is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Penarth to Holyhead.
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