The average train between Hexham and Holyhead takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Hexham 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 2 hours between Hexham and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hexham is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hexham to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Hexham station and arriving at Holyhead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Hexham to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hexham station.
Hexham to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Hexham to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Hexham and Holyhead is 247.5 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Hexham to Holyhead via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 3m.