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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Leicester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Leicester?

The distance between Holyhead and Leicester is 185 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Holyhead to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Leicester train from?

Holyhead to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Leicester train arrive?

Holyhead to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Leicester is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Holyhead to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 983+ hotels available in Leicester.

Holyhead to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Stockport - London Euston / ...
4h 6m
£31–110
Train via Shrewsbury
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 28m
£30–126
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus Ukn21
7h 16m
£51–74
Drive 178.4 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Leicestercar 178.4 mi
3h 30m
£44–63
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
4h 58m
£31–109

Holyhead to Leicester by train

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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 6m.

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