Inverness to Holyhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Holyhead takes 11h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 14m
Duration: 498 mi
Distance: £200
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
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10h 29m

£150–288

Inverness to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:48 PM → 10:48 PM
10h • 3 changes
3:44 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
10h 5m • 3 changes
6:52 PM → 10:46 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes
8:45 PM → 1:40 PM
Arrives next day
16h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:35 AM → 3:40 PM
10h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 4:48 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 5:48 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:35 AM → 3:40 PM
10h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 4:48 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 5:48 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:36 AM → 3:40 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 4:40 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 5:48 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:21 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 48m • 3 changes
6:52 PM → 10:46 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes
8:26 PM → 1:40 PM
Arrives next day
17h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:35 AM → 3:40 PM
10h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 4:48 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 5:48 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:35 AM → 3:40 PM
10h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 4:48 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 5:48 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.