Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Holywell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Holywell

With a population of 6.969, Holywell is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Holywell to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Holywell

Holywell in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Holywell in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Holywell

Plane

Although Holywell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 26 km from Holywell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Holywell departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Holywell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Holywell to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holywell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 288 km from Holywell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Holywell, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Holywell takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Holywell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 26 km from Holywell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Holywell departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Holywell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Holywell to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holywell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 288 km from Holywell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Holywell, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Holywell takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Holywell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Holywell

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Holywell

Most booked hotels in Holywell

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Castle House B and B
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£181+
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The Hawk & Buckle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Springfield Hotel & Health Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Guildhall Tavern Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Travelodge Halkyn
2 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Holywell

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Holywell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Holywell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.