The average train between Newbury and Holyhead takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Newbury 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 every 4 hours between Newbury and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Holyhead station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Newbury to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Newbury to Holyhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newbury and Holyhead is 309.1 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Holyhead via Reading and Stafford in around 7h 1m.