Skipton to Holyhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Holyhead takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton 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.

5h 48m
Duration: 193 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Lancaster

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Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain
Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain

5h 32m

£60–106

Skipton to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Skipton and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:00 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
5h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:09 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day
7h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton 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.