The average train between Bruges and Holyhead takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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 3 times a day between Bruges and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Holyhead station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Bruges to Holyhead train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Holyhead train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Bruges to Holyhead train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bruges and Holyhead is 583.2 km. The road distance is 773 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Holyhead via Courtrai, Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 18m.