The average train between Selby and Holyhead takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Selby 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 every 2 hours between Selby and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Selby to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Selby station and arriving at Holyhead station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Selby to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Selby station.
Selby to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Selby to Holyhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Selby and Holyhead is 241.4 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Selby to Holyhead via Manchester Victoria and Chester in around 5h 12m.