The average train between Madrid and Holyhead takes 27h 12m and the fastest train takes 26h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid 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 6 times a week between Madrid and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Holyhead station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.
Madrid to Holyhead train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Holyhead train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Madrid to Holyhead train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Holyhead is 1,435.5 km. The road distance is 2,596 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Holyhead via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 19h 50m.
