How to travel from Holyhead to Sheffield, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Crewe then Stockport and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance255km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Sheffield

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Sheffield

Transport options from Holyhead to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
£74($87)
every 4 hours269km (167 miles)
Train via Chester4h 10m
£76($90)
every 2 hours269km (167 miles)
Train via Chester4h 50m
£77($90)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£45($53)
on demand255km (159 miles)

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Airports near Sheffield

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

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sheffield