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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Holyhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 32m
    £135–220

  2. Drive  251.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chard to Holyheadcar car 251.7 mi
    5h 29m
    £63–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus bus
    14h 21m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 11m
    £110–254

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    9h 51m
    £114–201

Chard to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Chard, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Chard to Holyhead via Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Holyhead Port via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 14h 21m.

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