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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Edinburgh takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. 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.

5h 21m
Duration
319 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Holyhead to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 22m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 14m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 22m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 14m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 22m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 14m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 22m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 14m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 22m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 14m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 22m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Edinburgh? 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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  • Distance: 319.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 12m.

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