Sunderland to Holyhead Train Tickets & Timetables

Sunderland Train Station to Holyheadby train on average takes 6 hrs 54 mins

Sunderland Train Station to Holyhead one way only

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Trains depart every 16 minutes
First train leaves Sunderland Train Station at 06:24
Last train leaves Sunderland Train Station at 18:31

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Sunderland to Holyhead train times

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Station Message

The accessible toilets are out of order at Sunderland station.

Sunderland Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
  
  There is a waiting room between platform 1 and 4 .
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Sunderland station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement services pick up/drop off from bus stop B on Fawcett Street, near to Virgin Money on Athenaeum Street.
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- CCTV
  
  No
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  If the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  0
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Type
  
  Compounds
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 05:15 to 00:00
  Sun 06:30 to 00:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  staff will come out of the office to assist
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  - Category A Station
  Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
  Goodmaps wayfinding is available at this station https://studio.prod.goodmaps.io/web/uk/8686cce2-8bf9-49bb-aaa2-7ca525ada644
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- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
  
  No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Station Message

Planning travel from Holyhead to Dublin? From 28 September 2026, you must present a valid passport or Irish passport card before boarding a ferry connection with Stena Line or Irish Ferries in line with new government guidance. Driving licenses, national identity cards and other forms of photographic identification will no longer be accepted.

You may need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travel to Britain if you're not a British or Irish citizen and are visiting for a short stay of up to six months.

For the latest entry requirements:

Check the Irish Government website for travel to Britain
Check the UK Government website for travel to Ireland

Holyhead facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
  
  There is seating on platform 3. Please note there is no seating on platform 1.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal. The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
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- Post Box
  
  No
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the concourse.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Port shop for gifts, hot and cold drinks, light refreshments to eat in or take away
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Local bus stop near the station.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal. The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
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- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  DepartureScreens
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
  
  Ticket office for advice only.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0344 7707070
  
  LL65 1DQ
- Operator Name
  
  Horizon Parking Ltd
- Name
  
  Black Bridge
- Spaces
  
  35
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  4
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  12
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Cycle parking on Holyhead station is in two locations 4 Sheffield stands offering parking for up to eight bicycles are sited on Platform 3.
  2 Sheffield Stands offering parking for up to four bicycles are sited on Platform 2
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Monday to Friday 00:00 to 23:59 (24 hours)
  Saturday 00:01 to 21:45
  Sunday 07:00 to 00:00
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 24h
  Sat 00:00 to 21:45
  Sun 07:00 to 00:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B1
  Step free access is via the Celtic Gateway Bridge, the ferry terminal, or via gates on to the platforms either side of Stena House.
  Transferring between platforms is step-free however distance between ferry terminal and Platform 1 is approximately 200m.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Sunderland Train Stationto HolyheadFrom £145.20

Sunderland Train Station to Holyheadby train on average takes 6 hrs 54 mins

Sunderland Train Station to Holyhead one way only

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