London to Holyhead train
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Fastest train times from London to Holyhead
Fastest Journey
3 h 36 m
Average
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
365 km
Of the 8 trains that leave London for Holyhead every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from London to Holyhead
 | Distance | 226 miles |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 28 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £82 (€93) |
 | Train frequency | 4 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Transport for Wales, West Midlands Railway or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from London to Holyhead cover the 226 miles long trip taking on average 5 h 28 min with our travel partners like Transport for Wales, West Midlands Railway or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £82, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £46. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Holyhead.
Trains from London to Holyhead
There are a large number of direct and indirect trains operating from London to Holyhead, all of which depart from Euston Station. The quickest journey time over the nearly 300 miles is 3 hours 40 minutes, making rail travel a fast, convenient service.
Which train companies travel from London to Holyhead?
Virgin Trains and Arriva operate the train service between London Euston and Holyhead. Virgin Trains provide more services than Arriva, and also operate more direct journeys with no changes required.
How long is the train from London to Holyhead?
The quickest weekday train from London to Holyhead takes 3 hours 40 minutes, while the longest journey is the overnight service which takes 8 hours 50 minutes, as there is a wait of almost 4 hours for the connection service from Birmingham New Street. There are fewer trains from London to Holyhead at weekends and all journeys require changes. Weekend journeys to Holyhead also take longer, with the quickest Saturday rail journey taking 5 hour 41 minutes.
How many trains are there from London to Holyhead?
Approximately 23 trains run from London to Holyhead during the week, while there are less than 20 services at weekends. Monday - Friday passengers can expect up til 5 direct services, with 2 departures in the morning and 3 in the evening. Indirect services are scheduled on an hourly basis throughout the day. The latest departure is the 23:30 p.m. service which arrives in Holyhead just after 8:00 a.m. the following day.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Holyhead?
Departure train station: All trains to Holyhead depart from Euston station. Euston is one of the busiest UK railway stations, and is easily accessed by car, taxi, London Underground and local buses. Euston is also a main Underground station, served by the Northern and Victoria lines. The train station offers a number of facilities, include a bureau de change, ATMs, free public WiFi and luggage trolleys. A variety of popular retail outlets and restaurants are located within the station.
Arrival train station: Holyhead train station is located on London Road in the town centre and very close to the ferry terminal. This makes it easier for passengers to continue journeys to Ireland, as a short walk across the pedestrian steel bridge is all that's needed.
Travel Tips: Trains from London to Holyhead
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from London Victoria to Holyhead.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, London Victoria, located approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre of London. The most popular arrival train station in Holyhead, called Holyhead, is located around 0.4 miles (620 m) away from its city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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LockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibility
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibility
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Bakerloo Line.
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