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Conwy Museum
Local museum on Conwy's maritime and social history, with displays on fishing, shipbuilding and daily life around the walled town.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Holyhead to Conwy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Holyhead to Conwy will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 6 trains from Holyhead to Conwy, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Holyhead to Conwy run on average 10 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 46m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Holyhead to Conwy.
The table below shows live departures for Holyhead to Conwy trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G38516 | 8:00 Holyhead station (HHD) | 0h51 | 8:51 Conwy station (CNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38921 · G38394 | 8:25 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1h23 | 9:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
W33897+ G38394 | 8:51 Holyhead station (HHD) | 0h57 | 9:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
G38518 | 9:05 Holyhead station (HHD) | 0h51 | 9:56 Conwy station (CNW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Local museum on Conwy's maritime and social history, with displays on fishing, shipbuilding and daily life around the walled town.
Living history house museum inside Britain's smallest house, showing how one person once lived in this remarkably narrow waterfront home.
Historic house museum with restored interiors, painted chambers and period detail. Ideal for understanding elite life in Elizabethan Conwy.
Complete circuit of medieval town walls with towers, gateways and broad views over streets, quay and castle. A classic Conwy walk.
Quayside area facing the estuary, popular for harbour views, boats and easy walks beside the water. A lively place to pause and watch the tide.
Main historic street running through the walled town, lined with old buildings, shops and key sights. Best for wandering between major attractions.
Traditional Welsh rarebit is toasted bread with a rich cheese and mustard sauce, long associated with Welsh home cooking and pub suppers.
Cawl is a classic Welsh broth of lamb or beef with leeks, potatoes and root vegetables, valued as a warming staple across North Wales.
Bara brith is a spiced Welsh tea loaf packed with dried fruit, traditionally sliced and buttered with tea in homes and cafés.
Well-known traditional fish and chip shop and restaurant, popular for fresh seafood and casual meals close to Conwy Castle.
Modern restaurant and wine bar serving seasonal British cooking and seafood in a relaxed, polished town-centre setting.
Long-established waterside restaurant specialising in fresh local seafood and mussels, with estuary views and a relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and lodging in Conwy are often pricier than nearby towns, especially in peak season, but local buses and simple meals help keep costs manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. In cafés, small change or rounding up is appreciated, but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Holyhead to Conwy by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Conwy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Holyhead to Conwy trains use the Holyhead to Conwy station pair. Use this guide to compare Holyhead and Conwy train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Holyhead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Holyhead.
Wi-Fi is available at Holyhead. ATMs are available at Holyhead.
Ticket office support is available at Holyhead. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Holyhead: Parking, WC.
Available at Holyhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Holyhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access is via the Celtic Gateway Bridge, the ferry terminal, or via gates on to the platforms either side of Stena House. Transferring between platforms is step-free however distance between ferry terminal and Platform 1 is approximately 200m, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 00:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 00:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Conwy has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Annas Tea Room, Amelies, The Press Room Cafe, 2 The Square
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Conwy: Parking.
Available at Conwy: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Conwy: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B2. Separate step-free access to each platform: Platform 1 (to Chester) available from Market Place car park, itself accessible via roadway ramp from Rosemary Lane. Step-free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is possible via Twr Llewelyn off the Morfa Bach car park, which has a steep incline and uneven surface in places. Step-free access between platforms is only possible by taking a 400m route via Twr Llewelyn to Morfa Bach car park, a subway and partially cobbled path onto Rose Hill Street. Platform 2 is also accessible via a staircase adjacent to Rosemary Terrace on Rosemary Lane, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Nearby hotels include Castle Bank Hotel.
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