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Welshpool to Holyhead trains

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The average train between Welshpool and Holyhead takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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.

3h 22m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 6m
£47–80

Welshpool to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Welshpool and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 23m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Welshpool 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.

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  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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