What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Holyhead is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Holyhead via Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Holyhead?

The distance between Barnsley and Holyhead is 170 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Holyhead without a car is to train via Huddersfield which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Barnsley to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Holyhead train from?

Barnsley to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Barnsley to Holyhead train arrive?

Barnsley to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Holyhead is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Barnsley to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 509+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Barnsley to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Holyhead by train or car

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Train via Huddersfield
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 31m
£61–114
Drive 152.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Holyheadcar 152.3 mi
2h 44m
£38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 33m
£65–126
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
6h 19m
£70–140

Barnsley to Holyhead by train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.4 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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