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

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    6h 3m
    £83–138

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    8h 40m
    £55–164

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    8h 12m
    £63–107

  4. Drive  247.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Holyheadcar car 247.4 mi
    4h 34m
    £62–89

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 26m
    £99–270

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 42m
    £110–220

Newcastle upon Tyne to Holyhead by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 6h 3m.

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