The average train between Cheltenham and Holyhead takes 5h 9m 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 every 4 hours between Cheltenham and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Holyhead station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
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, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cheltenham and Holyhead is 233.1 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 4h 44m.