How to travel from Holyhead to Birmingham

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Compare train for Holyhead to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 127 miles (205 km)

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$72

Average price

Cheapest

$68

Average price

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3h 55m

Average total duration

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3h 25m

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30m

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3h 9m

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The cheapest way to travel from Holyhead to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $72 (€57).
The fastest way to travel from Holyhead to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.
Yes, you can take a train between Holyhead and Birmingham.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Holyhead to Birmingham among Omio's users.

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from Holyhead to Birmingham

How to get from Holyhead to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Holyhead to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transport for Wales
    9:25 AM4h06
    Holyhead
    1:31 PMBirmingham
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transport for Wales
    9:25 AM4h06
    Holyhead
    1:31 PMBirmingham
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transport for Wales
    9:25 AM4h06
    Holyhead
    1:31 PMBirmingham
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transport for Wales
    7:20 PM4h12
    Holyhead
    11:32 PMBirmingham
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for Wales
    9:23 AM4h08
    Holyhead
    1:31 PMBirmingham
    $811One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Holyhead to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Holyhead to Birmingham.

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You can travel between Holyhead and Birmingham by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Holyhead to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $72 (€57).
The fastest way to travel from Holyhead to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.
The distance from Holyhead to Birmingham is approximately 127 miles (205 km).
The average frequency per day from Holyhead to Birmingham is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Birmingham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Holyhead to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Holyhead to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Holyhead to Birmingham:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Holyhead to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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