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The average train between Holyhead and Lancaster takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 28m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 22m
£50–80

Holyhead to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast10h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Lancaster? 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.

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  • Distance: 149.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Lancaster via Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 22m.

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