The average train between Hartlepool and Holyhead takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. 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 3 times a day between Hartlepool and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 1:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 8h 41m. 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 8h 41m.
Hartlepool to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Thornaby 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 406 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Holyhead via Thornaby and Manchester Oxford Road in around 7h 23m.