The average train between Scotland and Holyhead takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 3 times a day between Scotland and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Scotland to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Scotland to Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Scotland and Holyhead is 387.9 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 3m.