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The average train between Barcelona and Holyhead takes 16h 18m and the fastest train takes 14h 35m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Barcelona 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 6 times a week between Barcelona and Holyhead. The service departs Barcelona at 8:14 AM in the morning, which arrives into Holyhead at 23:53:00. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 16h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants station and arriving at Holyhead station via Lyon Part Dieu station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
Barcelona to Holyhead train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Barcelona and Holyhead is 1420.1 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Holyhead via Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 15h 43m.
