The average train between Cheltenham and Holyhead takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Holyhead station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Cheltenham to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Cheltenham to Holyhead train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cheltenham and Holyhead is 233.1 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead via Stafford in around 4h 49m.