The average train between Boston and Holyhead takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston 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 Boston and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Boston to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Holyhead station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Boston to Holyhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Holyhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Boston to Holyhead train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Boston and Holyhead is 309.4 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Holyhead via Nottingham and Crewe in around 7h 24m.