Train Reading to Holyhead from £136 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Holyhead takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

6h 27m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 43m

£111–169

Reading to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 11:03 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 33m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 33m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 33m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 7:48 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:15 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 10:48 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
8:15 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
12h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 33m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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