What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to South Shields is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to South Shields is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at South Shields via Newton-le-Willows and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Holyhead to South Shields?

The distance between Holyhead and South Shields is 283 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to South Shields?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Holyhead to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to South Shields train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to South Shields is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Holyhead to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1903+ hotels available in South Shields.

Holyhead to South Shields - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, subway, or ferry

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best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
6h 23m
£86–143
Drive 248.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to South Shieldscar 248.9 mi
4h 41m
£62–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
8h 10m
£64–104
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
8h 10m
£104–273
Train, bus, subway
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
9h 8m
£65–101
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
8h 6m
£110–211
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
8h 5m
£63–170

Holyhead to South Shields by train and subway

98Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.9 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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 23m.

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