The average train between Shrewsbury and Holyhead takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 every 4 hours between Shrewsbury and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Holyhead station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.
Shrewsbury to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Shrewsbury and Holyhead is 142.5 km. The road distance is 203 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 45m.