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How to get fromHolyhead to Newcastleby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Newcastle by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain train Ic
    5h 43m
    £141–179

  2. Ferry, bus via Belfast

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus 520 / ...
    8h 31m
    £36–163

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus 100X
    10h 45m
    £96–223

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Newcastlecar car
    8h 49m
    £117–353

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    £82–179

Holyhead to Newcastle by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Newcastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Newcastle. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Newry, then take the taxi to Newcastle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Newcastle Bus Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 8h 31m.

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