Holyhead to Cardiff train
Cheap train tickets from Holyhead to Cardiff
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Train schedule from Holyhead to Cardiff
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Fastest train times from Holyhead to Cardiff
Fastest Journey
4 h 29 m
Average
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
226 km
Of the 8 trains that leave Holyhead for Cardiff every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Holyhead to Cardiff
 | Distance | 140 miles (225 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 30 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $77 (€71) |
 | Train frequency | 18 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 18 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Holyhead to Cardiff cover the 140 miles (225 km) long route taking on average 4 h 30 min with our travel partners like Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 18 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $49 (€46), but the average price of train tickets is $77 (€71). Travelers depart most frequently from Holyhead and arrive in Cardiff Central.
Travel Tips: Trains from Holyhead to Cardiff
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Holyhead and arrive in Cardiff Central.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Holyhead and need to travel around 0.4 miles (620 m) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Cardiff most often arrive at Cardiff Central and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from this train station to the city center.
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops outside the station
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