Holyhead to Aberdeen Trains

Holyhead to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Aberdeen takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 12m
Duration: 447 mi
Distance: £181
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
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9h 21m

£134–260

Holyhead to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
1:02 PM → 9:11 PM
8h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:57 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:46 AM → 5:08 PM
9h 22m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 11:07 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Aberdeen? 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.

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Holyhead to Aberdeen train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:58 PM

9:05 AM → 5:03 PM

11:01 AM → 7:00 PM

1:02 PM → 9:11 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 1:00 PM

7:00 AM → 3:58 PM

9:05 AM → 5:03 PM

11:01 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 1:00 PM

7:00 AM → 3:58 PM

9:05 AM → 5:03 PM

11:01 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 1:00 PM

7:00 AM → 3:58 PM

9:05 AM → 5:03 PM

11:01 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:57 AM → 1:00 PM

7:00 AM → 3:58 PM

9:05 AM → 5:03 PM

11:01 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:00 PM

7:00 AM → 3:58 PM

9:02 AM → 5:04 PM

11:02 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:46 AM → 5:08 PM

2:30 PM → 11:07 PM

Frequently asked questions

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