The average train between Holyhead and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 3 hours between Holyhead and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Holyhead to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Holyhead to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Stoke-on-Trent is 166.7 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Crewe twice daily. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.