The average train between Holyhead and Italy takes 28h 40m and the fastest train takes 25h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Italy. 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 Italy. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Italy at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 28h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Italy. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Italy station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.
Holyhead to Italy train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Italy train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Holyhead to Italy train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Italy is 1,743.2 km. The road distance is 2,357 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Roma Termini via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 31m.