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How to get fromHolyhead to Barnard Castleby train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Barnard Castle by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    7h 18m
    £87–152
  2. Drive 212.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Barnard Castlecar car 212.3 mi
    3h 45m
    £52–75
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Galgate - Commercial Hotelbus bus 572
    7h 54m

Holyhead to Barnard Castle by train, foot, and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Barnard Castle, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Galgate - Stand B via Newton-le-Willows, Darlington, and Tubwell Row in around 7h 18m.

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