The average train between Holyhead and Liverpool takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Holyhead to Liverpool. 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 hourly between Holyhead and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Liverpool station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Holyhead to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Holyhead to Liverpool train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Liverpool is 110.4 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Liverpool Lime Street via Chester in around 2h 47m.