The average train between Sale and Holyhead takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale 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 hourly between Sale and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Navigation Road and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sale 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sale to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Holyhead station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Sale to Holyhead train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Navigation Road station.
Sale to Holyhead train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Holyhead station.
The distance between Sale and Holyhead is 153.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Holyhead via Navigation Road, Navigation Road, and Chester in around 3h 59m.