The average train between Blackburn and Holyhead takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 hourly between Blackburn and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Blackburn to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Blackburn to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Blackburn and Holyhead is 150.2 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Holyhead via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 23m.