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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Gateshead by train, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    6h 13m
    £81–137

  2. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    7h 44m
    £54–154

  3. Drive  246.7 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Gatesheadcar car 246.7 mi
    4h 34m
    £61–89

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    7h 37m
    £114–236

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    7h 50m
    £115–255

Holyhead to Gateshead by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Newcastle via Newton-le-Willows in around 6h 13m.

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