The average train between Holyhead and Rome takes 28h 20m and the fastest train takes 25h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Rome. 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Rome. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 28h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 32m • 4 changes
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26h 32m • 4 changes
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32h 39m • 4 changes
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26h 32m • 4 changes
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32h 39m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Rome. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Rome station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
Holyhead to Rome train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Rome train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Holyhead to Rome train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Rome is 1,796.6 km. The road distance is 2,359 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Roma Termini via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 15m.