What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Holyhead via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Leicester to Holyhead?

The distance between Leicester and Holyhead is 185 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Leicester to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Holyhead train from?

Leicester to Holyhead train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Where does the Leicester to Holyhead train arrive?

Leicester to Holyhead train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Holyhead is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Leicester to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 951+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Leicester to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Holyhead by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead / ...
4h 59m
£55–139
Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Holyheadcar 177.5 mi
3h 25m
£44–64
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
5h 53m
£85–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
6h 50m
£64–120

Leicester to Holyhead by train

64Weekly Trains

4h 59mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Holyhead via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 4h 59m.

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