The average train between Liverpool and Holyhead takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 2 hours between Liverpool and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Holyhead station via Rhyl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Liverpool to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Liverpool to Holyhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Liverpool and Holyhead is 110.4 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Holyhead via Rhyl in around 2h 54m.