There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 50m£64–113Drive 162.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyheadcar 162.7 mi
2h 59m£40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead
9h 34m£64–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Holyhead162.7 mi
2h 59m
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Holyhead via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Holyhead is 169 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Holyhead.
There are 967+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Holyhead via Railway Station, Derby, and Crewe in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Airport to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- [email protected]
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Holyhead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.