The average train between Holyhead and Nottingham takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Nottingham. 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 every 4 hours between Holyhead and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Nottingham station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Holyhead to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Holyhead to Nottingham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Nottingham is 235.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Nottingham via Crewe in around 4h 47m.