There are 3 ways to get from Whitby to Holyhead by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
8h 38m£81–150Drive 229.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whitby to Holyheadcar 229.7 mi
4h 10m£58–83Train via Warrington
- Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain
8h 43m£86–154
Whitby to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Holyhead is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Whitby to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Holyhead via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Whitby and Holyhead is 277 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.
The best way to get from Whitby to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Whitby to Holyhead, including transfers.
Whitby to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Holyhead is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Whitby to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Whitby to Holyhead via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road in around 8h 38m.
Train from Whitby to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Whitby to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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