The average train between Northampton and Holyhead takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Northampton 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 Northampton and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northampton to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Holyhead station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Northampton to Holyhead train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Northampton to Holyhead train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Northampton to Holyhead train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Northampton and Holyhead is 278.4 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Holyhead via Rugby and Crewe in around 5h 10m.