What is the cheapest way to get from Tenby to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Tenby to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tenby to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Tenby to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Tenby and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Tenby to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Upper Park Road and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Tenby and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Tenby to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Tenby and arriving at Holyhead via Carmarthen and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Tenby to Holyhead?

The distance between Tenby and Holyhead is 340 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.

How do I travel from Tenby to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Tenby to Holyhead without a car is to train via Carmarthen which takes 8h 50m and costs £60 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Tenby to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Tenby to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tenby to Holyhead bus from?

Tenby to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Upper Park Road station.

Where do I catch the Tenby to Holyhead train from?

Tenby to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Tenby station.

Train or bus from Tenby to Holyhead?

The best way to get from Tenby to Holyhead is to train via Carmarthen which takes 8h 50m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Tenby to Holyhead bus arrive?

Tenby to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Tenby to Holyhead train arrive?

Tenby to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Can I drive from Tenby to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Tenby to Holyhead is 170 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Tenby to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Tenby to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

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Tenby to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Carmarthen
best
1. Take the train from Tenby to Carmarthen
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
8h 50m
£63–156
Drive 168.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tenby to Holyhead168.5 mi
4h 5m
£42–60
Bus via Carmarthen
1. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Rose and Crown112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
4. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock4X
10h 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Tenby to Cardiff CentralPembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
8h 53m
£74–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lower Park Road to Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 3381 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
14h 30m

Tenby to Holyhead by train

56Weekly Trains

8h 50mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.2 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Tenby to Holyhead via Carmarthen and Cardiff Central in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Park Road to Holyhead Clock via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 10h 28m.

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