The average train between Birmingham and Holyhead takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.
Trains run twice daily between Birmingham and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 9:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Holyhead station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
Birmingham to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Birmingham to Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Holyhead is 205.2 km. The road distance is 271 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Holyhead 6 times a week. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 6 times a week.