The average train between Holyhead and Edinburgh Castle takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle. 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 Castle at 8:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 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 Castle. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Holyhead to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Holyhead to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Edinburgh Castle is 307.5 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Edinburgh Castle via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 24m.
