The average train between Margate and Holyhead takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Margate 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 5 times a day between Margate and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 5:49 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Holyhead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Margate to Holyhead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Holyhead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Margate to Holyhead train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Margate and Holyhead is 461.5 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Holyhead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 6h 31m.