The distance between Holyhead and Chelmsford is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Holyhead to Chelmsford by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Chester then London Euston and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Chelmsford by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Holyhead and Chelmsford is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Holyhead and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Liverpool Street Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales and Chiltern Railways run train services between Holyhead and Chelmsford. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Holyhead and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then London Euston and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 4h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Chelmsford. 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 Holyhead to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Chester + 2 similar | 4h 45m | £140($165) | hourly | 474km (295 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | £125($150) | 4 times a day | 474km (295 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 7h 15m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 505km (314 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £315($375) | hourly | 538km (334 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | £80($95) | on demand | 464km (288 miles) |
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