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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Holyhead is to bus and train which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Durham to Holyhead?

The distance between Durham and Holyhead is 258 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Durham to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Holyhead train from?

Durham to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Holyhead train arrive?

Durham to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Durham to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Holyhead is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Durham to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 917+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Durham to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 50m
£95–156
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain
3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
8h 50m
£35–74
Drive 231.6 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Holyheadcar 231.6 mi
4h 19m
£56–80
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
8h 48m
£72–174

Durham to Holyhead by train

91Weekly Trains

5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.9 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 50m.

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