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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Gateshead is to train and bus via Stoke-on-Trent which costs £22 - £85 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Gateshead is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Newcastle via Chester and Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Gateshead?

The distance between Holyhead and Gateshead is 272 miles. The road distance is 248.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Holyhead to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Gateshead train from?

Holyhead to Gateshead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Gateshead train arrive?

Holyhead to Gateshead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Gateshead is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Holyhead to Gateshead.

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

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Where can I stay near Gateshead?

There are 2016+ hotels available in Gateshead.

Holyhead to Gateshead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Gateshead by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Holyhead to ChesterHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to NewcastleLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
6h 31m
£51–198
Train, bus via Stoke-on-Trent
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson Street
9h 10m
£23–82
Drive 246.7 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Gateshead246.7 mi
4h 31m
£62–89
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
7h 29m
£91–202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Altrincham
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Station172 / ...
9h 30m
£25–90
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)LPL - NCL
7h 37m
£72–163
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)MAN - NCL
8h 23m
£76–210

Holyhead to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Newcastle via Chester and Newton-le-Willows in around 6h 31m.

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