The average train between Burnley and Holyhead takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 hourly between Burnley and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Burnley to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Burnley to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Burnley and Holyhead is 166.6 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Holyhead via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 38m.