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How to get fromHolyhead to Newcastle upon Tyneby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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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 Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    5h 53m
    £81–138

  2. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    7h 38m
    £55–164

  3. Train, bus via Chester

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    8h 12m
    £58–95

  4. Drive  246.7 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tynecar car 246.7 mi
    4h 38m
    £61–88

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    7h 33m
    £99–267

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 172 / ...
    8h 12m
    £64–106

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    7h 45m
    £110–235

Holyhead to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Newcastle via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 53m.

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