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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.

7h 10m
Duration
272 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Newbury to Holyhead train times

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 8:24 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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 42m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newbury to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Newbury to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Newbury to Holyhead via Reading and Stafford in around 7h.

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