What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Holywell?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Holywell is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Holywell?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Holywell is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Holywell?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Holywell station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Holywell?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Holywell. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Shotton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Oxford to Holywell?

The distance between Oxford and Holywell is 166 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Holywell without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Holywell without a car is to train and line 11 bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Holywell?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Oxford to Holywell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Holywell bus from?

Oxford to Holywell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Holywell train from?

Oxford to Holywell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Holywell?

The best way to get from Oxford to Holywell is to bus and line 11 bus which takes 5h 52m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Oxford to Holywell bus arrive?

Oxford to Holywell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Oxford to Holywell train arrive?

Oxford to Holywell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Holywell?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Holywell is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Oxford to Holywell.

Where can I stay near Holywell?

There are 2947+ hotels available in Holywell.

Oxford to Holywell - 4 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 11 bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
5h 8m
£61–94
Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
5h 52m
£23–40
Drive 160.9 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Holywellcar 160.9 mi
3h 5m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shottontrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 16m
£62–99

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Chester Bus Interchange in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Birmingham New Street, Shotton, and Chester Rd West in around 5h 16m.

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