The average train between Holyhead and Rugby takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Rugby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Holyhead to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Holyhead to Rugby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Rugby is 249.2 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Rugby via Crewe in around 3h 44m.