Edinburgh to Holyhead train

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Holyhead

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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Holyhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Avanti West Coast
06:52AMEdinburgh5h58 12:50PMHolyhead
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Avanti West Coast
12:52PMEdinburgh5h55 06:47PMHolyhead
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Avanti West Coast
02:52PMEdinburgh6h04 08:56PMHolyhead
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Avanti West Coast
04:52PMEdinburgh6h05 10:57PMHolyhead
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Train schedule from Edinburgh to Holyhead

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, March 27
Avanti West Coast
06:52AMEdinburgh5h58 12:50PMHolyhead
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
12:52PMEdinburgh5h55 06:47PMHolyhead
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
02:52PMEdinburgh6h04 08:56PMHolyhead
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
04:52PMEdinburgh6h05 10:57PMHolyhead
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Holyhead

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Fastest Journey

5 h 55 m

Average

6 h

Trains per day

4

Distance

308 km

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead without transferring at least once.

Avanti West Coast
12:52PMEdinburgh5h55 06:47PMHolyhead
1 transfer
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Avanti West Coast
06:52AMEdinburgh5h58 12:50PMHolyhead
1 transfer
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Avanti West Coast
02:52PMEdinburgh6h04 08:56PMHolyhead
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Avanti West Coast
04:52PMEdinburgh6h05 10:57PMHolyhead
1 transfer
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Holyhead

distanceDistance191 miles (308 km)
frequencyTrain frequency3 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or Transpennine Express

Trains from Edinburgh to Holyhead cover the 191 miles (308 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 5 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or Transpennine Express. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Holyhead.

Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Holyhead

Travel Tips: Travel by train 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 Edinburgh to Holyhead.
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When traveling this route you should expect the distance between Edinburgh and Holyhead by train to be approximately 191 miles (308 km).
The Edinburgh to Holyhead train duration is on average 6 h 5 min, which is to be expected when traveling 191 mile (308 km) from Edinburgh to Holyhead. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

Omio customers book a train from Edinburgh Waverley   to Holyhead   most frequently for this route.

You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, Edinburgh Waverley, located approximately 0.4 miles (660 m) from the city center of Edinburgh. The most popular arrival train station in Holyhead, called Holyhead, is located around 0.4 miles (620 m) away from its city center.

For the best Edinburgh to Holyhead train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or Transpennine Express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Edinburgh and Holyhead to compare what amenities they may offer.
On average, there are 3 trains a day from Edinburgh to Holyhead. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
The first Edinburgh to Holyhead train departs at 6: 52 AM   and the last train from Edinburgh to Holyhead leaves at 6: 51 PM. Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Edinburgh to Holyhead on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Holyhead
The major railway station for departures from Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey between Edinburgh and Holyhead.
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Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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Public transit options for Haymarket
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
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Public transit options for Edinburgh Park
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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