How to travel from Holyhead to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Worcester is around 248km (154 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 Worcester 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 Smethwick Galton Bridge and then to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Worcester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 3h 40m. 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 £43 ($51).

The distance between Holyhead and Worcester is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Holyhead and Worcester 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 Worcester is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Smethwick Galton Bridge. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Midland and Great Western Railway run train services between Holyhead and Worcester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Worcester. We recommend that you drive to Worcester. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe then Smethwick Galton Bridge and then to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Worcester is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Worcester. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Worcester. The distance is around 248km (154 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 Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).

How do I get from Holyhead to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Worcester

Transport options from Holyhead to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£53($63)
every 4 hours295km (183 miles)
Train via Hereford4h 20m
£100($115)
every 4 hours331km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£43($51)
on demand248km (154 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Holyhead and Worcester

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Airports near Worcester

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Worcester
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Worcester
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Worcester