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The average train between Calais and Holyhead takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 twice daily between Calais and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun station and arriving at Holyhead station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Calais to Holyhead train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Calais and Holyhead is 514.5 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Holyhead via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 38m.
