The average train between Lancaster and Holyhead takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Lancaster to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Lancaster to Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Lancaster and Holyhead is 145.8 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 54m.