Train Pontefract to Holyhead from £80 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Holyhead takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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.

5h 21m
Duration: 171 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 51m

£67–115

Pontefract to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pontefract and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

7:19 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 49m • 2 changes
9:19 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day
11h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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