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Darlington to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Holyhead takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 27m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
  2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 29m
£72–120

Darlington to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Darlington to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Darlington to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 29m.

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