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Edinburgh to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Holyhead takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

6h 8m
Duration
319 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 59m
£109–171

Edinburgh to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 18m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 47m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 59m.

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