The average train between Rotherham and Holyhead takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 4 times a day between Rotherham and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Holyhead station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Rotherham to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Rotherham to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Holyhead is 217.7 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Holyhead via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 14m.