The average train between Basingstoke and Holyhead takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Holyhead station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Basingstoke to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Basingstoke to Holyhead train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Basingstoke and Holyhead is 331.7 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Holyhead via Stafford in around 6h 10m.