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Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 5h 50m 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.

5h 50m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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6h 13m
£81–137

Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne train times

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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 28m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 25m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne? 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 Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Newcastle via Newton-le-Willows in around 6h 13m.

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