What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Minehead?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Minehead is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Minehead?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Minehead is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Minehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at The Parade via Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens, Castle Way and Lethbridge Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Minehead?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Taunton via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Minehead?

The distance between Holyhead and Minehead is 320 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Minehead without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Minehead without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Minehead?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Holyhead to Minehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Minehead bus from?

Holyhead to Minehead bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Minehead train from?

Holyhead to Minehead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Minehead?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Minehead is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 36m.

Where does the Holyhead to Minehead bus arrive?

Holyhead to Minehead bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Where does the Holyhead to Minehead train arrive?

Holyhead to Minehead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Minehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Minehead is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Holyhead to Minehead.

Where can I stay near Minehead?

There are 688+ hotels available in Minehead.

Holyhead to Minehead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Minehead by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
8h 20m
£109–193
Drive 256 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Mineheadcar 256 mi
5h 43m
£64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 508
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
14h 36m
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
10h 33m
£71–204
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar
8h 24m
£106–170
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
9h 57m
£117–195
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, drive
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Mineheadcar
9h 16m
£74–259
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Mineheadcar
14h 46m
£126–250

Holyhead to Minehead by train and bus

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.8 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to The Parade via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Lethbridge Arms in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to The Parade via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens, County Hall, Castle Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 14h 36m.

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