How to travel from Holyhead to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Nottingham is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead to Nottingham 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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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Nottingham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between Holyhead and Nottingham is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Holyhead and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Nottingham. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Holyhead and Nottingham. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Holyhead and Nottingham. We recommend that you drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Holyhead and Nottingham. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Nottingham

Transport options from Holyhead to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£66($78)
every 4 hours276km (171 miles)
Train via Smethwick Galton Bridge5h 20m
£125($150)
5 times a day362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£48($57)
on demand275km (171 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham