Cambridge to Holyhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Holyhead takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

5h 12m
Duration: 318 mi
Distance: £145
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead

5h 56m

£122–225

Cambridge to Holyhead train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cambridge and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

7:42 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 11:02 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

7:42 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 7:53 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

11:42 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
4:42 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
5:42 PM → 10:48 PM
5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.