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Compare train for Holyhead to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$105 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Holyhead to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L6476912:31 PM4h46Holyhead station (HHD)5:17 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L6476912:31 PM4h46Holyhead station (HHD)5:17 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L6476710:38 AM4h40Holyhead station (HHD)3:18 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$931One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L647658:18 AM4h57Holyhead station (HHD)1:15 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$931One-way0 transfers
- L64484 · L647269:25 AM5h19Holyhead station (HHD)2:44 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$881One-way1 transfer
- L64490 · L6473011:30 AM5h16Holyhead station (HHD)4:46 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$881One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Holyhead to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Holyhead to Cardiff.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Cardiff as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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