The average train between Holyhead and Durham takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Durham at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Durham. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Durham station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Holyhead to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Holyhead to Durham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Holyhead and Durham is 257.7 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Durham via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 34m.
