The average train between Holyhead and Bristol takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Bristol. 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 5 times a day between Holyhead and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Bristol station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Holyhead to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Holyhead to Bristol train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Holyhead and Bristol is 248.3 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Bristol Temple Meads via Stafford in around 5h 32m.