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How to get fromHolyhead to Leicesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
    4h 34m
    £60–141

  2. Drive 178.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Leicestercar car 178.5 mi
    3h 28m
    £44–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus X6
    7h 15m
    £48–87

  4. Train via Derby

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    5h 10m
    £77–133

  5. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    5h 21m
    £87–156

Holyhead to Leicester by train

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 4h 34m.

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