The average train between Holyhead and Merseyside takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Holyhead and Merseyside. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Merseyside at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Shotton and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 24m • 1 change

2h 25m • 1 change

2h 33m • 1 change

2h 22m • 1 change

2h 55m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

2h 52m • 1 change

2h 35m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 33m • 1 change

2h 23m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 33m • 1 change

2h 23m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Merseyside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 29m.
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 Bidston 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 146 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Bidston via Shotton and Shotton High Level in around 2h 40m.