The average train between Motherwell and Holyhead takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Motherwell to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Motherwell to Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Motherwell and Holyhead is 278.7 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 42m.