The average train between Elgin and Holyhead takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elgin 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 6 times a week between Elgin and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:37 AM which arrives into Holyhead at 4:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Holyhead station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Elgin to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Elgin to Holyhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Elgin and Holyhead is 489.5 km. The road distance is 828 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Holyhead via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 10h 49m.