The average train between York and Holyhead Port takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Holyhead Port. 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 hourly between York and Holyhead Port. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Holyhead Port at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Holyhead Port. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Holyhead Port station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
York to Holyhead Port train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Holyhead Port train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your York to Holyhead Port train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Holyhead Port is 244.5 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from York to Holyhead via Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 3m.