The distance between Holyhead and Bath is around 369km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Holyhead to Bath by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bath → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bath Spa.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Bath by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).
The distance between Holyhead and Bath is around 369km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Holyhead and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Bath is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Bath. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newport (S Wales). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Holyhead and Bath. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Bath. We recommend that you drive to Bath. instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Bath. The distance is around 369km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 5h 10m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 413km (257 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £64($76) | on demand | 369km (230 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.