The average train between Llanelli and Holyhead takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Llanelli 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 Llanelli and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Holyhead station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Llanelli to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Llanelli to Holyhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Llanelli and Holyhead is 183.9 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 7h 34m.