Train Holyhead to Reading from £135 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Reading takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 52m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: 5 times a day
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5h 23m

£112–170

Holyhead to Reading train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Holyhead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

8:53 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:48 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 6:40 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 4:40 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 6:39 PM
4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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