The average train between York and Port of Holyhead takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Port of 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 York and Port of Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Port of Holyhead at 2:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Port of Holyhead. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Port of Holyhead station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
York to Port of Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Port of Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your York to Port of Holyhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Port of Holyhead is 244.6 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from York to Port of Holyhead via Manchester Piccadilly and Holyhead in around 5h 33m.