The average train between Poole and Holyhead takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 5 times a day between Poole and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 42m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes


7h 56m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes


7h 42m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes


7h 56m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes


7h 42m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes


7h 56m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes


7h 42m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes


7h 56m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes


8h 21m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes


7h 41m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Holyhead station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Poole to Holyhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Holyhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Poole to Holyhead train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Poole and Holyhead is 340.8 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Holyhead via Bournemouth and Stafford in around 8h 7m.