How to travel from Holyhead to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Seaton is around 387km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead to Seaton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Chester then Manchester Victoria and then to Thornaby.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bangor Bus Station C then Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street and then to Middlesbrough Bus Station Express Lounge.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance387km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Seaton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).

The distance between Holyhead and Seaton is around 387km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Holyhead and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Seaton is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Seaton. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, Manchester Victoria and Thornaby. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Holyhead and Seaton. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Holyhead and Seaton. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Holyhead to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangor Bus Station C, Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street and Middlesbrough Bus Station Express Lounge. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Arriva Cymru, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Holyhead and Seaton. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then Manchester Victoria and then to Thornaby. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Seaton. The distance is around 387km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

How do I get from Holyhead to Seaton

Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Seaton

Transport options from Holyhead to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 15m
£90($105)
every 2 hours401km (249 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
£27($32)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£68($80)
on demand387km (241 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton