What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Holyhead?

The distance between Port Talbot and Holyhead is 265 miles. The road distance is 176.2 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Holyhead bus from?

Port Talbot to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Holyhead train from?

Port Talbot to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Holyhead?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Holyhead bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Holyhead bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Port Talbot to Holyhead train arrive?

Port Talbot to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Holyhead is 176 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Port Talbot to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

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Port Talbot to Holyhead - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Port Talbot to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff CentralSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 25m
£67–145
Drive 175.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Holyhead175.1 mi
4h 3m
£44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock4X
10h 6m

Port Talbot to Holyhead by train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.8 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Holyhead Clock via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 10h 6m.

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