The average train between Edinburgh and Holy Island takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Holy Island. 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Holy Island. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Holy Island at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Holy Island. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Holy Island station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Edinburgh to Holy Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Holy Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Edinburgh to Holy Island train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Edinburgh and Holy Island is 310.8 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 58m.