There are 3 ways to get from Welshpool to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 8m£47–80Drive 95.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to Holyheadcar 95.1 mi
2h 13m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Holyhead Portbus 1
6h 53m
Welshpool to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Holyhead is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Pola Cinema and arriving at Holyhead Port via Newtown Bus Station and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Welshpool and Holyhead is 147 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Welshpool to Holyhead, including transfers.
Welshpool to Holyhead bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Newtown Bus Station.
Welshpool to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Holyhead is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pola Cinema to Holyhead Port via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Welshpool to Holyhead bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.
Welshpool to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Holyhead is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Welshpool to Holyhead.
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