The average train between Preston and Port of Holyhead takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Port of 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 hourly between Preston and Port of Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Port of Holyhead at 2:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Port of Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Port of Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Preston to Port of Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Port of Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Preston to Port of Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Preston and Port of Holyhead is 136.8 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Port of Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay and Holyhead in around 3h 41m.