The average train between Holyhead and Alicante takes 40h 52m and the fastest train takes 34h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Holyhead to Alicante. 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 once daily between Holyhead and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Alicante at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 40h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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35h 33m • 4 changes
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36h 42m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Alicante station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 52m.
Holyhead to Alicante train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Alicante train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Holyhead to Alicante train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Alicante is 1,694.2 km. The road distance is 2,536 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Barcelona-Sants in around 22h 51m.