The average train between Edinburgh and Holyhead takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Edinburgh to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Edinburgh to Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Edinburgh and Holyhead is 307.9 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 3m.
