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

The cheapest way to get from York to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between York and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from York to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from York to Holyhead?

The distance between York and Holyhead is 192 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from York to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Holyhead train from?

York to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Where does the York to Holyhead train arrive?

York to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from York to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Holyhead is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from York to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

York to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from York to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 4m
£59–105
Drive 181.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Holyheadcar 181.8 mi
3h 17m
£45–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170 / ...
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
8h 56m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 34m
£61–109
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain
2. Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
5h 52m
£47–123

York to Holyhead by train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.2 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from York to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 4m.

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