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Selby to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Selby and Holyhead takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Selby 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.

4h 57m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Chester

best
  1. Take the train from Selby to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
  3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
5h 13m
£60–104

Selby to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Selby and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales10h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 21m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 21m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 21m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 21m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Selby 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 Selby to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Selby to Holyhead via Manchester Victoria and Chester in around 5h 13m.

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