The distance between Welshpool and Holyhead is around 160km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool to Holyhead by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Holyhead.
Transport for Wales
Take the bus to Machynlleth Bus Depot then Bangor Bus Station A and then to Holyhead Clock.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Holyhead by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).
The distance between Welshpool and Holyhead is around 160km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Welshpool and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £28 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Holyhead. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Transport for Wales run train services between Welshpool and Holyhead. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Welshpool and Holyhead. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Machynlleth Bus Depot and Bangor Bus Station A. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Tanat Valley, Lloyd's Coaches and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Welshpool and Holyhead. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Welshpool and Holyhead. The distance is around 160km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £78 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | £78($90) | every 2 hours | 235km (146 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | £4($5) | every 4 hours | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £28($33) | on demand | 160km (100 miles) |
Tanat Valley
Lloyd's Coaches
Arriva Cymru
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.