The average train between Merseyside and Holyhead takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Merseyside 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 3 hours between Merseyside and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseyside is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Shotton High Level and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merseyside to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Merseyside station and arriving at Holyhead station via Shotton High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Merseyside to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bidston station.
Merseyside to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Merseyside to Holyhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Merseyside and Holyhead is 103.3 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Bidston to Holyhead via Shotton High Level and Shotton in around 2h 42m.