The average train between Scarborough and Holyhead takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 hourly between Scarborough and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Scarborough 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.
No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Holyhead station via York station and Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Scarborough to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Scarborough and Holyhead is 297.8 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Holyhead via York and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 36m.