There are 3 ways to get from Welshpool to Holyhead by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 57m£55–102Drive 95.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to Holyheadcar 95.1 mi
2h 13m£24–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 32m£54–95
Welshpool to Holyhead by train
Questions & Answers
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 train from Welshpool to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
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 3h 57m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Welshpool to Holyhead, including transfers.
Welshpool to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester 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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What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Holyhead via Shrewsbury and Chester in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- National Express
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