The average train between Dundee and Holyhead takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee 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 Dundee and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 1:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Holyhead station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Dundee to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Dundee to Holyhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Holyhead is 366.8 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Holyhead via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 18m.