The average train between St Helens and Holyhead takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens 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 St Helens and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Holyhead station via Holyhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
St Helens to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Earlestown station.
St Helens to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your St Helens to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between St Helens and Holyhead is 127 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Earlestown to Holyhead hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 30m.