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How to get fromGateshead to Holyheadby train, bus, car, plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Gateshead to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-WillowstrainNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 4m
    £35–152

  2. Bus, train via Stoke-on-Trent

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    9h 43m
    £32–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus172 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HolyheadtrainManchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    7h 58m
    £44–105

  4. Drive 246.3 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Holyheadcar246.3 mi
    4h 29m
    £61–88

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeNCL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    8h 29m
    £73–165

  6. Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeNCL - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    8h 35m
    £70–179

Gateshead to Holyhead by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows and Chester in around 6h 4m.

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