The average train between Brighton and Holyhead takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 Brighton and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Holyhead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Brighton to Holyhead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Holyhead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Brighton and Holyhead is 412.8 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Holyhead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 6h 24m.