The average train between Swindon and Holyhead takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 4 hours between Swindon and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Holyhead station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Swindon to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Swindon to Holyhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swindon and Holyhead is 274.5 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Holyhead via Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 21m.