The average train between Holyhead and Tywyn takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Tywyn. 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 Tywyn. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Tywyn at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Tywyn station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Holyhead to Tywyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Tywyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your Holyhead to Tywyn train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Tywyn is 88.5 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Tywyn via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 36m.