- Must visit
Royal Armouries Museum
National museum with arms and armour from across the world, plus live demonstrations and major historic collections at Leeds Dock.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Holyhead to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Holyhead to Leeds will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Holyhead to Leeds without transferring at least 3 times.
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V94334 · AW769500 · W43633+
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V85916 · AW770000 · W44528+
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V94334 · AW769500 · W43633+
G89132Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.51 (€-6.93). The journey takes 4h 1m versus 2h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Holyhead to Leeds trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V85690 · AW750300+ G89120 | 8:17 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h29 | 1:46 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85689 · AW750100+ G89122 | 9:02 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h45 | 2:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85688 · AW750000+ G89124 | 10:02 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h45 | 3:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85856 · AW749800+ G89128 | 11:02 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h37 | 4:39 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85855 · AW749700+ G89131 | 12:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h40 | 5:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85854 · AW845800+ G89134 | 1:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h40 | 6:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85851 · AW845700+ G89136 | 2:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h40 | 7:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85850 · AW845500+ G89138 | 3:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h46 | 8:48 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85849 · AW845400+ G89141 | 4:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h40 | 9:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
V85848 · AW845200+ G89144 | 5:00 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h42 | 10:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Holyhead to Leeds run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 2:01 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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National museum with arms and armour from across the world, plus live demonstrations and major historic collections at Leeds Dock.
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International centre for sculpture with changing exhibitions, research collections, and an important focus on modern and contemporary sculpture.
One of Europe's largest urban parks, popular for lakes, gardens, walking routes, events, and highly shareable scenic views.
Historic main shopping street and pedestrian thoroughfare, useful for architecture, arcades, and the feel of central Leeds.
Regenerated waterfront area with modern public spaces, waterside walks, and frequent social media visibility around the museum quarter.
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A traditional Yorkshire tart made with curd cheese, eggs, sugar, and spices, long associated with the region’s baking heritage.
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Service is often included only at some restaurants. If not included, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. No tip needed for pubs or counter service.
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