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 Chester which costs £25 - £60 and takes 8h 9m.

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 36m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Gateshead?

The distance between Holyhead and Gateshead is 272 miles. The road distance is 247.1 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 5h 52m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Gateshead is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 2067+ hotels available in Gateshead.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 52m
£118–229
Train, bus via Chester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
8h 9m
£25–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
7h 41m
£44–98
Drive 245.7 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Gatesheadcar 245.7 mi
4h 36m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
7h 37m
£90–185
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
7h 35m
£88–194
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
7h 44m
£69–163

Holyhead to Gateshead by train

70Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Newcastle via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 52m.

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