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South Shields to Holyhead trains

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The average train between South Shields and Holyhead takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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.

6h 59m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
  2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
7h 13m
£84–145

South Shields to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 13m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales10h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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 South Shields to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Holyhead via Central Station, Newcastle, and Newton-le-Willows in around 7h 13m.

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