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How to get fromHolyhead to Alnwickby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Alnmouthtrain train
    6h 56m
    £107–187

  2. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus
    9h 24m
    £62–176

  3. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Outlet Village to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    11h 8m
    £69–113

  4. Drive  279.1 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Alnwickcar car 279.1 mi
    5h 16m
    £69–100

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus
    9h 25m
    £118–237

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    7h 44m
    £87–147

Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Alnwick via Newton-le-Willows, York, and Alnmouth in around 6h 56m.

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