The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Holyhead takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Trains run hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Holyhead station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Holyhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Holyhead is 269.9 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 6h 4m.