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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Sunderland is to ferry and fly which costs £30 - £140 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Sunderland is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Holyhead to Sunderland?

The distance between Holyhead and Sunderland is 274 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Holyhead to Sunderland, including transfers.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Sunderland is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Holyhead to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 475+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Holyhead to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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

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 Newton-le-Willowstrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
6h 40m
£92–166
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
8h 9m
£33–137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Outlet Village to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
10h 6m
£61–158
Drive 246 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Sunderlandcar 246 mi
4h 23m
£62–89
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
8h 5m
£95–242
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
8h 43m
£89–216

Holyhead to Sunderland by train and bus

70Weekly Services

6h 40mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 272.5 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Interchange via Newton-le-Willows, Durham, and Bus Station Stand D in around 6h 40m.

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