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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Holyhead takes 21h 10m and the fastest train takes 12h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.

21h 10m
Duration
966 mi
Distance
£428
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bern to Holyhead train times

Trains run twice daily between Bern and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 21h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast25h 50m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast25h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 29m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast23h 48m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast25h 50m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast24h 49m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast23h 49m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast14h 20m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast22h 22m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast25h 19m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast23h 50m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 29m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 965.5 mi
  • Duration: 21h 10m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Bern to Holyhead via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 24m.

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