Preston to Holyhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Holyhead takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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.

3h 22m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
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3h 23m

£42–70

Preston to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:39 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
3h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:59 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 3:03 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
1:02 PM → 4:02 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.