The average train between Holyhead and Arbroath takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Arbroath. 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Arbroath station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Holyhead to Arbroath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Arbroath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Holyhead to Arbroath train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Arbroath is 384.5 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Arbroath via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 30m.