The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Port of Holyhead takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne to Port of 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 Port of 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 Port of Holyhead at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 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 Port of Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Port of Holyhead station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Port of Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Port of Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Port of Holyhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Port of Holyhead is 269.8 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Port of Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows and Holyhead in around 6h 41m.