The average train between York and Holyhead takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Holyhead station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
York to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your York to Holyhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Holyhead is 244.9 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from York to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 3m.