The average train between Folkestone and Holyhead takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 5 times a day between Folkestone and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Holyhead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Folkestone to Holyhead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Holyhead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Folkestone to Holyhead train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Folkestone and Holyhead is 466.4 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Holyhead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 5h 58m.