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How to get fromHolyhead to South Shieldsby train, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to South Shields by train, 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
    6h 50m
    £99–176

  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
    8h 6m
    £49–167

  3. Drive 248.9 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to South Shieldscar car 248.9 mi
    4h 41m
    £61–88

  4. 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
    8h 10m
    £107–257

  5. 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
    8h 3m
    £107–222

Holyhead to South Shields by train and subway

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to South Shields via Newton-le-Willows, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 50m.

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