The average train between Hartlepool and Holyhead takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 3 hours between Hartlepool and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Holyhead station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Hartlepool to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Hartlepool to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Hartlepool to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Hartlepool and Holyhead is 270.9 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Holyhead via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road in around 7h 30m.