The distance between Holyhead and Sheffield is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Holyhead to Sheffield 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 Crewe then Stockport and then to Sheffield.
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Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Sheffield by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Holyhead and Sheffield is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Holyhead and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe, Stockport and Sheffield. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Holyhead and Sheffield. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Sheffield. We recommend that you drive to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe then Stockport and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Sheffield. The distance is around 255km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £74($87) | every 4 hours | 269km (167 miles) |
Train via Chester | 4h 10m | £76($90) | every 2 hours | 269km (167 miles) |
Train via Chester | 4h 50m | £77($90) | hourly | 288km (179 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £45($53) | on demand | 255km (159 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.