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The average train between Copenhagen and Holyhead takes 26h 4m and the fastest train takes 18h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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.

26h 4m
Duration
1,208 mi
Distance
£442
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Copenhagen to Holyhead train times

Trains run twice daily between Copenhagen and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 10:22 AM which arrives into Holyhead at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 26h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast33h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast18h 31m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast33h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast18h 31m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast33h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast18h 31m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast33h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast18h 31m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast28h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast31h 33m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,208 mi
  • Duration: 26h 4m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Holyhead via Hamburg-Altona, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 20h 9m.

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