Train Holyhead to Ely from £151 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Ely takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Ely. 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

333 mi

Distance

£151

Average price

5 times a day

Frequency

Holyhead to Ely train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Holyhead and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Ely at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

8:51 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 8:03 PM
5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 7:07 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

9:38 AM → 3:37 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 5:37 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 6:37 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 7:37 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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