The average train between Paisley and Holyhead takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 hourly between Paisley and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paisley 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 Paisley to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Paisley to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Paisley to Holyhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Paisley and Holyhead is 280.6 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Holyhead via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 50m.