The average train between Southport and Holyhead takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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 twice daily between Southport and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Holyhead station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Southport to Holyhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Holyhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Southport to Holyhead train tickets online with Merseyrail, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southport and Holyhead is 113.7 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Holyhead via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Chester in around 3h 56m.