The average train between Bournemouth and Holyhead takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 5 times a day between Bournemouth and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Holyhead station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Bournemouth to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Bournemouth to Holyhead train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bournemouth and Holyhead is 344.1 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Holyhead via Stafford in around 7h 13m.