The average train between Rochester and Holyhead takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester 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 5 times a day between Rochester and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Holyhead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Rochester to Holyhead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Holyhead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Rochester to Holyhead train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Rochester and Holyhead is 409.2 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Holyhead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 5h 40m.