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How to get fromBirmingham to Holywellby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Flinttrain train
    4. Take the bus from McDonalds to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    2h 32m
    £28–63

  2. Bus, line 11 bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    3h 27m
    £10–16

  3. Bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    3h 17m
    £13–23

  4. Drive  92.9 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Holywellcar car 92.9 mi
    1h 46m
    £24–34

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Flinttrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    3h 33m
    £32–66

Birmingham to Holywell by train and bus

Calendar258Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Holywell, Wales?

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Chester Bus Interchange in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Shrewsbury, Flint, and McDonalds in around 3h 33m.

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