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Ardrossan to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ardrossan and Holyhead takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 58m
Duration
351 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
7h 23m
£112–194

Ardrossan to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ardrossan and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales14h • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 49m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 15m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 49m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 15m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 49m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 15m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 49m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 15m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 49m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Holyhead via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 23m.

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