The cheapest and fastest trains from Holyhead to Harwich
Cheapest price
£252
Average price
£252
Fastest journey
17 h 11 m
Average duration
17 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Holyhead to Harwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Holyhead to Harwich will cost around £252 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £252.
To travel from Holyhead to Harwich you need to make at least 3 changes.


Live departures
Holyhead to Harwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Holyhead to Harwich trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:48 Holyhead | 17h11 | 07:59 Harwich | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Holyhead to Harwich
Trains from Holyhead to Harwich run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 18:31. The fastest train covers the 427 km distance in 6h 42m.
Distance 427 km |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 6h 42m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 18:31 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Holyhead to Harwich trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Holyhead and Harwich from £81. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Holyhead to Harwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Holyhead to Harwich 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 Harwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Holyhead and Harwich
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 19:10 Sunday 10:30 - 17:00
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Black Bridge
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal. The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2 by the gate (in ferry port area).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Onward travel information: For the nearest bus stop, walk across the footbridge and turn right onto the main road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops outside the station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station building
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop outside the station
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Harwich Port Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during the opening hours of the station.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and on platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Onward travel information: Plus Bus location
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop (East Dock Road), near sign for Long/Short stay car park. Boat train services depart from behind platform 1
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within station and on forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Onward travel information: Local Bus services from station forecourt
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the front of the station by the bus stop
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