Train Reading to Holyhead from £134 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Holyhead takes 6h 44m 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 44m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £134
Average price: Every 4 hours
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5h 41m

£110–171

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 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

1:15 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 11:02 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 11:53 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:14 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 7:53 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 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

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