The average train between Ardrossan and Holyhead takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan 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 4 hours between Ardrossan and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Holyhead station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Ardrossan to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Ardrossan to Holyhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ardrossan and Holyhead is 259.3 km. The road distance is 564 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Holyhead via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 25m.