How to travel from Chelmsford to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Holyhead is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Holyhead by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £315($375)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Holyhead by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 4h 25m.

The distance between Chelmsford and Holyhead is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Chelmsford and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Holyhead is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways and Transport for Wales run train services between Chelmsford and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Holyhead. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Holyhead

Transport options from Chelmsford to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£120($140)
every 4 hours474km (294 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street6h 50m
£140($165)
every 2 hours506km (315 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 20m
£315($375)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£80($95)
on demand464km (288 miles)

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Airports near Holyhead

The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Holyhead