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There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 52m
    £131–218

  2. Drive  291.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Torquay to Holyheadcar car 291.5 mi
    6h 4m
    £73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus bus
    16h 52m

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    10h 58m
    £91–243

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 55m
    £133–239

Torquay to Holyhead by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Torquay, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Paignton to Holyhead via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Holyhead Port via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 16h 52m.

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