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

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Holywell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    3h 57m
    £32–50

  2. Drive  90.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Holywellcar car 90.3 mi
    1h 45m
    £23–33

  3. Train, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    5h 18m
    £29–42

  4. Train, bus, line 11 bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    5h 29m
    £31–50

Derby to Holywell by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Holywell. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Chester Bus Interchange, then take the line 11 bus to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Crewe, Railway Station, Bus Station, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 5h 18m.

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