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How to get fromWhitby to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitby to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 17m
    £86–149

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 840
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus bus 170
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 16m
    £50–81

  3. Drive  229.7 mi

    1. Drive from Whitby to Holyheadcar car 229.7 mi
    4h 10m
    £58–84

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 38m
    £81–150

Whitby to Holyhead by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Whitby to Holyhead via Darlington and Newton-le-Willows in around 8h 17m.

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