Train Derby to Holyhead from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Holyhead takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

4h 51m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 29m

£59–107

Derby to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Derby and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

9:48 PM → 8:11 AM
Arrives next day
10h 23m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 6:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 8:55 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 6:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 8:55 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 6:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 8:55 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

8:23 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 7:53 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

2:43 PM → 6:57 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 7:56 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 8:42 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 9:49 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 6:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 8:55 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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