The average train between Holyhead and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Holyhead and Newcastle upon Tyne is 269.9 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Newcastle via Newton-le-Willows in around 6h 19m.