The average train between Holyhead and Merseyside takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Merseyside. 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 Merseyside. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Merseyside at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Shotton and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Merseyside station via Shotton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Holyhead to Merseyside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Merseyside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shotton station.
Book your Holyhead to Merseyside train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Merseyside is 103.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Shotton hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 36m.