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

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Sunderland 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
    6h 30m
    £85–144

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Outlet Village to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    10h 12m
    £58–107

  3. Drive  246 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Sunderlandcar car 246 mi
    4h 23m
    £61–88

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    8h

  5. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    8h 5m

Holyhead to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Sunderland via Newton-le-Willows, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 30m.

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