How to travel from Leicester to Holyhead, United Kingdom
The distance between Leicester and Holyhead is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leicester to Holyhead by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Leicester if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Holyhead.
- Duration3h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£90($105)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Holyhead
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Holyhead by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Leicester and Holyhead is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Leicester and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Holyhead is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Holyhead. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Leicester and Holyhead. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Leicester and Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) 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 Leicester and Holyhead. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Holyhead
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £90($105) | once daily | 296km (184 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 40m | £120($140) | every 2 hours | 335km (208 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £51($60) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leicester and Holyhead
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Airports near Holyhead
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Holyhead