Dumfries to Holyhead Trains

Dumfries to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Holyhead takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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.

5h 49m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain

5h 50m

£78–141

Dumfries to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:02 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
6h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:02 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day
7h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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