The average train between Wales and Holyhead takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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 Wales and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wales station and arriving at Holyhead station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Wales to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Wales to Holyhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Wales and Holyhead is 128.2 km. The road distance is 373 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 4h 52m.
