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How to get fromNewcastle to Holyheadby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newry to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    6h 53m
    £142–180

  2. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 3m
    £34–162

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Back Of Tech to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    9h 38m
    £86–315

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 46m
    £113–359

  5. Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 49m
    £81–191

  6. Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 14m
    £72–196

  7. Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 46m
    £69–170

  8. Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 16m
    £78–175

Newcastle to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Holyhead. However, you can take the taxi to Newry, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to George's Dock, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Holyhead Ferry via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 3m.

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