The average train between Aberystwyth and Holyhead takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth 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 every 3 hours between Aberystwyth and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Holyhead station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Aberystwyth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Holyhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Holyhead is 106.2 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Holyhead via Shrewsbury in around 5h 38m.