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How to get fromPowys to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Powys to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Chester

    best
    1. Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 22m
    £85–147

  2. Drive 116.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Powys to Holyheadcar car 116.3 mi
    3h
    £29–41

  3. Bus via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    7h 50m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 32m
    £89–144

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    8h 50m

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  • Distance: 182.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Powys, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Powys to Holyhead via Pen-y-Bont, Shrewsbury, and Chester in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Powys to Holyhead via Llananno Bridge, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, and Bangor (Gwynedd) in around 7h 50m.

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