How to travel from Holyhead to Saint Davids, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Saint Davids is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Holyhead to Saint Davids by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangor Bus Station C then Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and then to Fishguard Ffordd yr Efail 2.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to St Davids Cathedral.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance278km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Saint Davids

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Saint Davids by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between Holyhead and Saint Davids is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Holyhead and Saint Davids by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Saint Davids is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Saint Davids, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Holyhead and Saint Davids. We recommend that you drive to St Davids Cathedral. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Holyhead and Saint Davids. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Holyhead to Saint Davids. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangor Bus Station C, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Fishguard Ffordd yr Efail 2 and St David's New Street Playground. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Arriva Cymru, Lloyd's Coaches and Richards Bros run regular bus services between Holyhead and Saint Davids. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Saint Davids. We recommend that you take the bus to Bangor Bus Station C then Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and then to Fishguard Ffordd yr Efail 2. instead which will take 8h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saint Davids is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Saint Davids. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Saint Davids is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around £14 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Saint Davids

Transport options from Holyhead to Saint Davids
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 15m
£14($16)
every 4 hours334km (208 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£48($57)
on demand278km (173 miles)

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Airports near Saint Davids

The following major airports near Saint Davids offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Saint Davids
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Saint Davids