The average train between Whitby and Holyhead takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 Whitby and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Holyhead station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Whitby to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Whitby to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Whitby and Holyhead is 293.9 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Holyhead via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road in around 8h 37m.