The distance between Sunderland and Holyhead is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sunderland to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Holyhead.
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Take the train to Newton-le-Willows and then to Holyhead.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
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There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £71 ($84).
The distance between Sunderland and Holyhead is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Sunderland and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £71 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Holyhead. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle, Newton-le-Willows and Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Sunderland and Holyhead. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and Holyhead. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Sunderland and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Holyhead. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 2 similar | 5h 15m | £215($255) | twice a week | 763km (474 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 5h 45m | £180($215) | twice a week | 503km (313 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6hrs | £140($165) | twice a week | 856km (532 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | £90($105) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | £19($22) | once daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £71($84) | on demand | 411km (255 miles) |
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The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.