The average train between Calais and Holyhead takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 times a day between Calais and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Holyhead station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Calais to Holyhead train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Holyhead train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Calais to Holyhead train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Holyhead is 514.5 km. The road distance is 791 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Holyhead via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 47m.