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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Holyhead

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$56

Average price

$91

Fastest journey

5 h 55 m

Average duration

6 h 48 m

Trains per day

Distance

308 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Holyhead will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Holyhead on Wed, Jun 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 6 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 8 h 10 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.

12:52PM5h55

Edinburgh

06:47PMHolyhead

$561One-way

0 transfers

10:11AM8h10

Edinburgh

06:21PMHolyhead

$991One-way

0 transfers

10:52AM6h19

Edinburgh

05:11PMHolyhead

$1171One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Holyhead

United Kingdom

Trains from Edinburgh to Holyhead run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

191 miles (308 km)

Average train duration

6h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

$56 (€45)

Trains per day

Fastest train

5h 47m

First train

01:22

Last train

20:12

Price information

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales from Edinburgh to Holyhead trains

Travel from Edinburgh to Holyhead from $42 (€34) with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

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 Edinburgh to Holyhead with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 5 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $42
Virgin Trains frequency: 4 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Edinburgh to Holyhead train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: $86

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.

Transport for Wales from Edinburgh to Holyhead train information:

Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $184

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Holyhead

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh 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.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Holyhead can start from as little as $51 (€41) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Holyhead is $129 (€105); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Edinburgh to Holyhead is 5 h 46 min to travel the 191 mile (308 km) long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Holyhead leaves at 1: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Holyhead leaves at 8: 11 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Edinburgh to Holyhead which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Transport for Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Edinburgh to Holyhead train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Transport for Wales. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Edinburgh and Holyhead to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 11 PM.

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

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