The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Holyhead
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Holyhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Northampton to Holyhead you need to make at least 2 changes.










Live departures
Northampton to Holyhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Holyhead trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:48 Northampton | 3h59 | 13:47 Holyhead | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:48 Northampton | 4h04 | 16:52 Holyhead | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:48 Northampton | 4h01 | 19:49 Holyhead | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:48 Northampton | 4h07 | 21:55 Holyhead | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 08:24 Northampton | 4h11 | 12:35 Holyhead | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:50 Northampton | 4h47 | 13:37 Holyhead | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Holyhead
Trains from Northampton to Holyhead run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 04:21 |
Last train 20:10 |
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FAQs: Northampton to Holyhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Holyhead
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- 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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