The average train between Holyhead and Edinburgh takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Holyhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Holyhead to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Edinburgh is 307.9 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 12m.
