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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to York by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    4h 49m
    £61–101
  2. Drive  181.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Yorkcar car 181.3 mi
    3h 18m
    £46–66
  3. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Yorktrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    5h 2m
    £61–102
  4. Train via Huddersfield

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Earlestowntrain train
    2. Take the train from Earlestown to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain train
    6h 10m
    £65–112

Holyhead to York by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Holyhead to York via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 49m.

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