The average train between Bristol and Holyhead takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 4 times a day between Bristol and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Holyhead station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Bristol to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Bristol to Holyhead train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bristol and Holyhead is 248.3 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Holyhead via Stafford in around 5h 28m.