Portsmouth to Holyhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Holyhead takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

6h 13m
Duration: 337 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: 5 times a day
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6h 32m

£114–198

Portsmouth to Holyhead train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Portsmouth and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 8:55 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 11:02 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:46 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 8:55 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:46 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 8:55 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:46 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 8:55 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:46 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 8:55 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:49 AM → 12:53 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:50 AM → 4:55 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
3:50 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 10:48 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Holyhead via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 32m.

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