The average train between Leicester and Holyhead takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Holyhead station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Leicester to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Leicester to Holyhead train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Holyhead is 246 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Holyhead via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 5h 12m.