Reading to Holyhead Trains

Reading to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Holyhead takes 6h 22m 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 22m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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5h 43m

£96–152

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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 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 Friday, October 9, 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, October 10, 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, October 11, 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
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12h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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Train via Stafford

Reading to Holyhead train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:15 PM → 6:54 PM

3:15 PM → 8:55 PM

5:15 PM → 11:02 PM

6:15 PM → 11:53 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:52 AM

7:15 AM → 12:52 PM

1:15 PM → 6:54 PM

3:15 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:14 AM → 12:53 PM

8:15 AM → 1:52 PM

11:15 AM → 4:53 PM

2:15 PM → 7:53 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:15 AM → 4:55 PM

4:15 PM → 9:49 PM

5:15 PM → 10:48 PM

8:15 PM → 8:24 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:52 AM

7:15 AM → 12:52 PM

1:15 PM → 6:54 PM

3:15 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:52 AM

7:15 AM → 12:52 PM

1:15 PM → 6:54 PM

3:15 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:52 AM

7:15 AM → 12:52 PM

1:15 PM → 6:54 PM

3:15 PM → 8:55 PM

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8:15 PM → 8:24 AM
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