The average train between Dumfries and Holyhead takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Dumfries and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Holyhead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Dumfries to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Dumfries to Holyhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Dumfries and Holyhead is 206.6 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Holyhead via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 54m.
