The average train between Canterbury and Holyhead takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 5 times a day between Canterbury and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Holyhead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Canterbury to Holyhead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Holyhead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Canterbury to Holyhead train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Canterbury and Holyhead is 449.2 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Holyhead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 5h 57m.