There are 4 ways to get from Powys to Holyhead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain Carmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 32m£110–169Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Powys to Holyheadcar 116.3 mi
3h£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
8h 50m£56–70Taxi, bus, line 4 bus
- Take the taxi from Powys to Llananno Bridgetaxi
- Take the bus from Llananno Bridge to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Bodelisbus 4A / ...
- Take the bus from Bodelis to Summer Hillbus 4 / ...
9h 38m£56–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Powys to Holyhead is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Powys to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Powys to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Llananno Bridge and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Powys to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Pen-y-Bont and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Powys and Holyhead is 183 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.
The best way to get from Powys to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Powys to Holyhead, including transfers.
Powys to Holyhead bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Newtown Bus Station.
Powys to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pen-y-Bont station.
The best way to get from Powys to Holyhead is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £75 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Powys, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Powys to Holyhead via Pen-y-Bont and Shrewsbury in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Powys to Holyhead Clock via Llananno Bridge, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Adyes Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 118
Pro-Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 877
Di's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7874 762 448
Wood'sTaxis
- Phone
- +44 1982 552 709
- Website
- woodstaxi.com
Manafon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1686 650 643
- Website
- manafontaxis.co.uk
My Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7920 064 174
Newtown Cars Midwales
- Phone
- +44 1686 621 818
Ross Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7776 375 342
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More Questions & Answers
Powys to Holyhead bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.
Powys to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Powys to Holyhead is 117 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Powys to Holyhead.
There are 946+ hotels available in Holyhead.




