There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Durham (Land) by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
8h 22m£92–162Drive 225.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Durham (Land)car 225.6 mi
4h 4m£56–81Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Bishop Aucklandtrain
9h 34m£100–178
Holyhead to Durham (Land) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Durham (Land) is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Durham (Land) is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Newton-le-Willows and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Holyhead and Durham (Land) is 258 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Durham (Land) without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Holyhead to Durham (Land), including transfers.
Holyhead to Durham (Land) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Durham (Land) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Durham (Land) is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Holyhead to Durham (Land).
There are 1437+ hotels available in Durham (Land).
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Durham (Land), England?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Post Office via Newton-le-Willows, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Railway Station bus stop, Bus Station Stand A, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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