There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, rideshare, car, ferry, or plane
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 44m£59–107Drive 159.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX)car 159.4 mi
3h 14m£39–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Holyhead to Birmingham-BHX159.4 mi
3h 14mFerry, fly
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
7h£40–145Train
- Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham Internationaltrain Holyhead - Birmingham International
4h 34m£75–121Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street
6h 3m£69–125
Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Birmingham International Airport via Stafford and Birmingham Intl Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Holyhead and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 166 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX) without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including transfers.
Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Holyhead to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
There are 3344+ hotels available in Birmingham Airport (BHX).
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Birmingham International Airport via Stafford, Birmingham International, and Birmingham Intl Rail Station in around 3h 44m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £19–85
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20–120
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Holyhead to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stafford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Stafford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Stena Line
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Holyhead to Birmingham-BHX
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Holyhead and Birmingham Airport (BHX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















