There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 29m£72–120Drive 214.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Holyheadcar 214.8 mi
3h 59m£53–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 177
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
8h 50m£58–94
Darlington to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Holyhead is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Darlington and Holyhead is 236 miles. The road distance is 216 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Darlington to Holyhead, including transfers.
Darlington to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Holyhead is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Darlington to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Darlington, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Darlington to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Outlet Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
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