The average train between Gloucester and Holyhead takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 every 4 hours between Gloucester and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Holyhead station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Gloucester to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Gloucester to Holyhead train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gloucester and Holyhead is 227.8 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 5h 4m.