Leicester to Holyhead Trains

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Duration	5h 52m
Distance	183 miles
Average price	£150
Frequency	6/day

Trip overview

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Leicester

Holyhead

The average train between Leicester and Holyhead takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. 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.

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Nuneaton
Crewe
Holyhead

4h 57m

£84 - £319

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Leicester to Holyhead train times

Trains run every four hours between Leicester and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 15:50 in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leicester is at 22:27 which arrives into Holyhead at 08:20. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, March 4, 2021

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast

Departing Friday, March 5, 2021

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast

Departing Saturday, March 6, 2021

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast

CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Holyhead?

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Is there a direct train between Leicester and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Holyhead via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

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How far is it from Leicester to Holyhead?

The distance between Leicester and Holyhead is 154 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

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Where do I catch the Leicester to Holyhead train from?

Leicester to Holyhead train services, operated by London Northwestern Railway, depart from Nuneaton station.

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Where does the Leicester to Holyhead train arrive?

Leicester to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.

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How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Holyhead?

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