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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    7h 17m
    £40–97

  2. Train

    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 34m
    £88–162

  3. Drive 245.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Holyheadcar car 245.5 mi
    4h 22m
    £61–88

  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
    9h 1m
    £78–194

  5. Bus, train via Llandudno

    1. Take the bus from Sunderland 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 2m
    £40–87

  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
    £75–183

Sunderland to Holyhead by bus, tram, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Holyhead via Bus Station Stand D, Durham, and Newton-le-Willows in around 7h 34m.

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