How to travel from Holyhead to Cardiff

There are 1 travel options between Holyhead and Cardiff. You can take a train.

The cheapest way to go to Cardiff from Holyhead is by taking a train, which costs on average $68 (€62).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Holyhead to Cardiff:

Taking a train costs $41 (€37) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $109 (€99) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Holyhead to Cardiff is by train, which takes on average 4 h 29 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 37 min of travel time.

Cardiff is approximately 140 miles (225 km) away from Holyhead.

The average frequency per day from Holyhead to Cardiff is:

• 5 buses a day.
• 7 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Holyhead to Cardiff:

• Most travelers board their train from Holyhead and arrive in Cardiff Central.

The following travel companies offer services from Holyhead to Cardiff:

• Travel with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast for trains to Cardiff. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Transport for Wales Holyhead to Cardiff tickets on Omio for $68 (€62).

Yes, there are direct services available from Holyhead to Cardiff with the following travel companies:

• Direct trains with with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cardiff from Holyhead.