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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Scotland takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration
319 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 37m
£114–197

Holyhead to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 319.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Glasgow Central via Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 37m.

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