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.
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.


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5h 14m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Holyhead station via Manchester Oxford Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Wales to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Wales to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Wales and Holyhead is 222.8 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Holyhead via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 22m.