The average train between Santander and Holyhead takes 36h 28m and the fastest train takes 34h 48m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santander 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 Santander and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:05 AM which arrives into Holyhead at 4:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 36h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Holyhead station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 28m.
Santander to Holyhead train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Holyhead train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Santander to Holyhead train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Holyhead is 1,096.5 km. The road distance is 3,067 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Holyhead via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 25h 42m.
