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Gateshead to Holyhead trains

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The average train between Gateshead and Holyhead takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration
271 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  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 2m
£83–137

Gateshead to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between Gateshead and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales11h 49m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 25m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 39m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 39m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 39m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 25m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 39m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales6h 25m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 39m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gateshead to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gateshead to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 270.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 6h 2m.

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