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The average train between Wales and Holyhead takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 52m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wales to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales10h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales5h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Holyhead via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 22m.

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