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There are 7 ways to get from Woolacombe to Holyhead by train, car, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 44m
    £188–295

  2. Drive  290.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Holyheadcar car 290.6 mi
    6h 39m
    £72–104

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Pembrey & Burry Port Rail Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus bus Taith
    11h 22m

  4. Drive, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    9h 23m
    £82–268

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 56m
    £139–247

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 10m
    £92–155

  7. Drive, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 56m
    £135–259

Woolacombe to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Holyhead via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 8h 44m.

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