There are 4 ways to get from Hartlepool to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
7h 18m£74–138Bus, train via Llandudno
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Hill Street Car Parkbus 4X
10h 36m£50–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
8h 27m£55–94Drive 230.2 mi
- Drive from Hartlepool to Holyheadcar 230.2 mi
4h 9m£57–83
Hartlepool to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Holyhead is to bus and train via Llandudno which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Holyhead via Thornaby and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Holyhead is 254 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Hartlepool to Holyhead, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thornaby station.
Hartlepool to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Holyhead is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Hartlepool to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Holyhead via Thornaby and Manchester Oxford Road in around 7h 18m.
Train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Hill Street Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
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