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How to get fromHolyhead to Barnard Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Barnard Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    7h 20m
    £89–153

  2. Drive 212.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Barnard Castlecar car 212.3 mi
    3h 46m
    £52–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    10h 50m
    £61–127

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  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Barnard Castle, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Galgate - Stand B via Newton-le-Willows, Darlington, and Tubwell Row in around 7h 20m.

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