The average train between Preston and Holyhead takes 3h 19m 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.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Preston to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Preston to Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Preston and Holyhead is 137 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester in around 3h 21m.
