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How to get fromSunderland to Holyheadby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    7h 32m
    £95–157

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    9h 6m
    £37–88

  3. Drive 245.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Holyheadcar car 245.5 mi
    4h 22m
    £60–86

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 56m
    £63–194

  5. Bus, train via Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 19m
    £56–93

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 58m
    £70–169

Sunderland to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from Interchange to Holyhead via Bus Station Stand D, Durham, and Newton-le-Willows in around 7h 32m.

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