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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Durham takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 33m
£77–133

Holyhead to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Durham at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express12h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 6m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 6m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 6m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express5h 6m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Durham? 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 Holyhead to Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Durham via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 33m.

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