London to Holyhead train

Q: How long does a train from London to Holyhead take?

On average the London to Holyhead train travel time is 3 h 39 min for the 226 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first train from London to Holyhead leave?

The first train from London to Holyhead leaves at 04: 31 . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: What time does the last train from London to Holyhead leave?

The last train from London to Holyhead leaves at 20: 10 .

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Cheap train tickets and timesLondon to Holyhead

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Cheap train tickets from London to Holyhead start from £109 with an average ticket price of £127.

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£127

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3 h 50 m

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4 h 14 m

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365 km

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Overview: Train from London to Holyhead

Distance	226 miles
Average train duration	3 h 39 min
Average train ticket price	£93 (€106)
Train frequency	10 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day
Train companies	Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or West Midlands Trains

Trains from London to Holyhead cover the 226 miles long journey taking on average 3 h 39 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or West Midlands Trains. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £53, but the average price of train tickets is £93. Travellers depart most frequently from London Euston and arrive in Holyhead.

Train providers: Virgin Trains, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains trains London to Holyhead

For as little as £43 you can travel by train to Holyhead from London with Virgin Trains, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

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.

Train information from London to Holyhead with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: £52
Virgin Trains frequency: 8 a day

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.

London to Holyhead train information with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 4 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: £55

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from London to Holyhead with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: £43

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.

FAQs: London to Holyhead train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Holyhead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Holyhead.

Cheap train tickets from London to Holyhead can start from as little as £53 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Holyhead is £93; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Holyhead train travel time is 3 h 39 min for the 226 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Holyhead leaves at 04: 31. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Holyhead leaves at 20: 10.

Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from London to Holyhead with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the trip from London to Holyhead you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between London and Holyhead on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 10.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Holyhead, located 0.4 miles (619 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Holyhead from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 39 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London to Holyhead is December.

Yes, you can take a train from London to Holyhead.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Holyhead

London

Holyhead

The major railway station for departures from London is London Euston. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Euston for your trip between London and Holyhead.

London Euston Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transport options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
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.