The average train between Skegness and Holyhead takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness 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 Skegness and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 9:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Holyhead station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Skegness to Holyhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Holyhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Skegness to Holyhead train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Skegness and Holyhead is 331.2 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Holyhead via Nottingham and Crewe in around 8h 2m.