The average train between Glasgow and Holyhead takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 hourly between Glasgow and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Glasgow to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Glasgow to Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Glasgow and Holyhead is 285.1 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 58m.