The average train between Darlington and Holyhead takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 Darlington and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Holyhead station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Darlington to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Darlington to Holyhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Darlington and Holyhead is 242.8 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 32m.