How to travel from Holyhead to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Wolverhampton is around 223km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead to Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance223km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Wolverhampton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Holyhead and Wolverhampton is around 223km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Holyhead and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Holyhead and Wolverhampton with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Holyhead and Wolverhampton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Wolverhampton is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Wolverhampton. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Wolverhampton. The distance is around 223km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Holyhead to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£58($69)
every 4 hours232km (144 miles)
Train to Wolverhampton3h 40m
£84($100)
5 times a day251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£39($46)
on demand223km (138 miles)

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Airports near Wolverhampton

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Wolverhampton
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Wolverhampton
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Wolverhampton