There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Holyhead Port by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain Birmingham International - Holyhead
3h 54m£55–95Drive 151.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Holyhead Portcar 151.4 mi
3h 3m£38–55Train via Stafford
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead / ...
3h 57m£48–92Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 43m£53–103
Birmingham to Holyhead Port by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Holyhead Port is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Holyhead Port is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Holyhead. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Birmingham and Holyhead Port is 170 miles. The road distance is 152.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Holyhead Port without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £95.
The train from Birmingham New Street to Holyhead takes 3h 54m including transfers and departs once daily.
Birmingham to Holyhead Port train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Holyhead Port train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Holyhead Port is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Birmingham to Holyhead Port.
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What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Holyhead Port, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Holyhead 6 times a week. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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