The distance between Derby and Holyhead is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby to Holyhead by train and car. 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 Holyhead.
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There are several options for getting from Derby to Holyhead by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Derby and Holyhead is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Derby and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Holyhead. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tamworth High Level. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Holyhead. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Derby and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Derby and Holyhead. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £89($105) | twice daily | 284km (176 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 3h 10m | £63($75) | 5 times a day | 250km (156 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 30m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 337km (210 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £44($52) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.