The distance between Crewe and Holyhead is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Crewe to Holyhead by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Crewe if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Holyhead.
There are several options for getting from Crewe to Holyhead by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Crewe and Holyhead is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Crewe and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Crewe to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Holyhead. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Crewe and Holyhead with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 2hrs.
Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Crewe and Holyhead. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 1h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Crewe and Holyhead. The distance is around 173km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | £42($50) | 5 times a day | 169km (105 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £30($36) | on demand | 173km (108 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.