The average train between Liverpool James Street and Holyhead takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool James Street 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 3 times a day between Liverpool James Street and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool James Street is at 8:09 AM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 41m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

2h 52m • 1 change

3h 30m • 1 change

2h 41m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

2h 52m • 1 change

3h 30m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool James Street to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Liverpool James Street station and arriving at Holyhead station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Liverpool James Street to Holyhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool James Street station.
Liverpool James Street to Holyhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Liverpool James Street to Holyhead train tickets online with Merseyrail, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Liverpool James Street and Holyhead is 109.4 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool James Street to Holyhead via Chester in around 2h 53m.