The average train between Aberdeen and Holyhead takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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 3 times a day between Aberdeen and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 12:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Holyhead station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Aberdeen to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Aberdeen to Holyhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Holyhead is 455.4 km. The road distance is 716 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Holyhead via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 12m.