What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Durham is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Durham is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Durham. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Durham via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Holyhead to Durham?

The distance between Holyhead and Durham is 263 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Durham?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Holyhead to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Durham train from?

Holyhead to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Durham train arrive?

Holyhead to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Durham is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Holyhead to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Durham?

Book your Holyhead to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Durham.

Holyhead to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Durham by train, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
6h
£93–166
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
7h 57m
£48–164
Drive 230.9 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Durhamcar 230.9 mi
4h 23m
£56–81
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
7h 58m
£105–218

Holyhead to Durham by train

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Distance: 261.3 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Durham via Newton-le-Willows in around 6h.

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