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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Holyhead takes 5h 45m 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.

5h 45m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Gloucester to Holyhead train times

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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast10h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West Coast11h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 208.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 5h 1m.

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