There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead by train, rideshare, car, plane, or ferry
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead / ...
4h 46m£57–110Drive 161.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyheadcar 161.1 mi
3h 6m£39–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Holyhead161.1 mi
3h 6mFly, ferry
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
6h 16m£40–143Train
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain Birmingham International - Holyhead
5h 11m£72–122Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 3m£72–135
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Holyhead via Birmingham International and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Holyhead is 166 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Holyhead.
There are 965+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Holyhead via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, and Stafford in around 4h 46m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £19–85
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20–120
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Stena Line
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Holyhead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















