How to travel from Welshpool to Holyhead, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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 HolyheadWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Holyhead.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Machynlleth Bus Depot then Bangor Bus Station A and then to Holyhead Clock.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £4($5)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance160km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Holyhead

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Welshpool to Holyhead

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Holyhead

Transport options from Welshpool to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£78($90)
every 2 hours235km (146 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£4($5)
every 4 hours241km (150 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£28($33)
on demand160km (100 miles)

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Airports near Holyhead

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

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Holyhead