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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Holyhead
Showing times and prices for 09 Jan
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
110 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Holyhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Holyhead will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Liverpool for Holyhead every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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.
08:472h49
Liverpool11:36Holyhead
£321One-way
0 changes
12:473h24
Liverpool16:11Holyhead
£321One-way
0 changes
07:463h17
Liverpool11:03Holyhead
£321One-way
0 changes
08:472h49
Liverpool11:36Holyhead
£321One-way
0 changes
07:463h17
Liverpool11:03Holyhead
£321One-way
0 changes
12:473h24
Liverpool16:11Holyhead
£321One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Liverpool to Holyhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 110 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool to Holyhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Holyhead trains for today, Thursday 8 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 00:07
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G86504+L64172 | On time 08:39 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2h47 | 11:26 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| L64139 · L64846 | On time 08:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h16 | 12:03 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
G86509+ L02176 | On time 09:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2h32 | 11:48 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| G86512+L64846 | On time 09:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2h31 | 12:03 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| L64142 · L64242 | On time 09:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 12:36 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| G86516+L64242 | On time 10:00 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 2h36 | 12:36 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| G86609+L64857 | On time 19:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2h49 | 22:06 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| G86613+L64273 | On time 19:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 3h02 | 22:49 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| L64179 · L64273 | On time 19:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h02 | 22:49 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| G86616+L02203 | On time 20:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2h46 | 23:03 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| G86619+L64315 | On time 20:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2h45 | 23:32 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| L64186 · L64315 | On time 20:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h45 | 23:32 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Liverpool to Holyhead?
The best time to book your train from Liverpool to Holyhead is 5 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Liverpool to Holyhead route.
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Holyhead
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Trains from Liverpool to Holyhead run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:56, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 2h 36m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 02:56 |
Last train 23:49 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail from Liverpool to Holyhead trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool and Holyhead from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
£24
Transport for Wales frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
£51
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Merseyrail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Price
£47
Merseyrail frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Liverpool to Holyhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Holyhead 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 Holyhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
In Holyhead, you can enjoy the Anglesey Coastal Path for stunning coastal walks and breathtaking landscapes. Visit the bustling Holyhead Port to watch ferries and ships, and explore the local shops and cafes in the town centre. You can also take a boat tour to see the rugged coastline and nearby islands, or enjoy fishing and water sports in the surrounding waters. For sightseeing, don't miss the South Stack Lighthouse with its panoramic views, the Holyhead Maritime Museum, Holyhead Breakwater Country Park, and the historic St Cybi's Church. The Ucheldre Centre offers cultural experiences with art exhibitions and performances.
A visit to Holyhead can be comfortably enjoyed over 2 to 3 days, allowing time to explore local attractions like the South Stack Lighthouse, the Holyhead Maritime Museum, and the stunning coastal walking routes.
The train journey from Liverpool to Holyhead offers scenic views of the Welsh countryside, including rolling hills, coastal landscapes, and glimpses of the Irish Sea, making it a pleasant and picturesque travel experience.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Holyhead is by train, costing approximately £24.
The train distance from Liverpool to Holyhead is 110 km.
A day trip from Liverpool to Holyhead is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 36m. There are 8 trains per day covering a distance of 110 km.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Holyhead in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Liverpool to Holyhead departs at 23:49.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Holyhead can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £31.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Holyhead.
The train journey from Liverpool to Holyhead covers a distance of 110 km and takes approximately 2h 36m. Trains run 8 per day.
To travel from Liverpool to Holyhead, you can take a train.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Holyhead is Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), and it arrives at Holyhead station (HHD).
The first train from Liverpool to Holyhead leaves at 2:56.
Trains from Liverpool to Holyhead run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to Holyhead.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Holyhead.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Holyhead.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Holyhead
Liverpool
Holyhead
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your trip from Liverpool to Holyhead.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Liverpool James Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Liverpool Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
The major train station for arrivals in Holyhead is Holyhead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Holyhead for your journey to Holyhead from Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 19:10 Sunday 10:30 - 17:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Black Bridge
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2 by the gate (in ferry port area).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Holyhead
- 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
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