There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Gloucester by train or car
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
4h 44m£74–126Drive 178.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Gloucestercar 178.8 mi
3h 49m£45–64Train
- Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
6h 38m£66–101
Holyhead to Gloucester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Gloucester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Gloucester is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Gloucester via Stafford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Holyhead and Gloucester is 210 miles. The road distance is 179.9 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Gloucester without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 4h 44m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Holyhead to Gloucester, including transfers.
Holyhead to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Gloucester is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Holyhead to Gloucester.
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Gloucester, England?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Gloucester via Stafford and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Holyhead to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Stafford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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