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How to get fromBirmingham to Holyhead Ferryby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Holyhead Ferry by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train Birmingham New Street - Holyhead
    3h
    £50–85

  2. Drive  150.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Holyhead Ferrycar car 150.8 mi
    3h
    £38–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    4h 12m
    £40–70

  4. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
    4h 3m
    £48–92

  5. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 50m
    £53–103

Birmingham to Holyhead Ferry by train and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Holyhead Ferry, Wales?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Holyhead 6 times a week. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Transport for Wales also services this route 6 times a week.

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