The average train between Dover and Holyhead takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Holyhead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Dover to Holyhead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Holyhead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Dover to Holyhead train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dover and Holyhead is 472.1 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Holyhead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 6h 8m.