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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Holyhead
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Holyhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Holyhead will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
Of the 6 trains that leave London 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 365 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, and a coach costs an average of £105.
Distance: 365 km
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London to Holyhead train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Holyhead trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W09718+G55520 · G55468 | On time 08:33 London Euston (EUS) | 4h03 | 12:36 Holyhead station (HHD) | 2 changes | |
| W09477 | On time 09:01 London Euston (EUS) | 3h49 | 12:50 Holyhead station (HHD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W09482+G56132 | On time 10:00 London Euston (EUS) | 4h15 | 14:15 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| W09486+G55409 | On time 10:59 London Euston (EUS) | 4h22 | 15:21 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| W09489+G56137 | On time 11:59 London Euston (EUS) | 4h17 | 16:16 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
| W09493+G55416 | On time 12:59 London Euston (EUS) | 4h12 | 17:11 Holyhead station (HHD) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Holyhead
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Trains from London to Holyhead run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:56, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 365 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 365 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 02:56 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains from London to Holyhead trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between London and Holyhead from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Holyhead
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 21:30 Saturday 06:10 - 21:30 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platforms 1 (to Croydon/Sutton/London Bridge) and platform 2 (to Victoria) via lift. During times of engineering work trains may stop on platform 3/4 which do not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Station Road entrance ticket barriers.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are unheated waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Side entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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ATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- Lovegift Vegan
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via lift. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from side entrance. Step free interchange via front of station. Step access to both platforms via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There are ticket machines on Platform 1 and in the booking hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area On platform 1 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle parking available on Platform 1 and 2 and outside the entrance to platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton - Route 89 bus stop (Bus stop D), near the Railway Tavern. Towards Lewisham - Opposite the Route 89 bus stop (Bus stop E) near the Railway Tavern
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:0015:00 - 19:00 Saturday 10:45 - 14:15
- Type of shops available: High street shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category A. This station has lift access to both platforms
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop G in Camden Road for eastbound services to Stratford Use Bus stop B in Royal College Street for westbound services to Richmond
- Metro: Camden Town London Underground station (Northern line) is approximately 4 minutes' walk away
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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
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