The average train between Holyhead and Ormskirk takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Holyhead to Ormskirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Ormskirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Moorfields station.
Book your Holyhead to Ormskirk train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Ormskirk is 119.4 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Ormskirk via Chester and Moorfields in around 3h 24m.