- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Holyhead to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Holyhead to London will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 25 trains that leave Holyhead for London on Wed, Jun 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 365 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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.
G38706+
W34025
W34140
G38537 · G38714+
W34161
G38535 · G38712+
W34178
G38539 · G38719+
W34025
W33897
W34089
W34140
W34251
W34006_W34252Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 1h 12m faster (4h 22m by train vs 5h 34m by car) and roughly $64 (€52) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($94 (€76) vs $158 (€128)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Holyhead to London trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34089 | On time 6:47 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 3h48 | 10:35 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38514 · G38690+ W33888 | On time 7:00 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h09 | 11:09 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38514 · G38690+ C17837 | On time 7:00 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h24 | 12:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34249+ G38556 | Delayed 8:32 AM 7:23 AMHolyhead station (HHD) | 4h12 | 11:35 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38516 · G38692+ W34090 | On time 8:00 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h09 | 12:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W33897 | On time 8:51 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 3h44 | 12:35 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38518 · G38694+ W34095 | On time 9:05 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h04 | 1:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W33965+ G38518 | Delayed 10:32 AM 9:05 AMHolyhead station (HHD) | 4h30 | 1:35 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38520 · G38696+ W33975 | On time 10:02 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h07 | 2:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38520 · G38696+ C00578 | On time 10:02 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h58 | 3:00 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W33934+ G38925 | Delayed 11:32 AM 10:33 AMHolyhead station (HHD) | 4h02 | 2:35 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38523 · G38698+ W34031 | On time 11:01 AM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h08 | 3:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34217+ G38523 | Delayed 12:32 PM 11:01 AMHolyhead station (HHD) | 4h36 | 3:37 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38525 · G38700+ W34191 | On time 12:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h09 | 4:11 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38525 · G38700+ C18015 | On time 12:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h22 | 5:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34281 | On time 12:48 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 3h49 | 4:37 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38527 · G38702+ W34266 | On time 1:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h07 | 5:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38527 · G38702+ C17791 | On time 1:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h22 | 6:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34197+ G38527 | Delayed 2:32 PM 1:02 PMHolyhead station (HHD) | 4h35 | 5:37 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38529 · G38704+ W34277 | On time 2:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h08 | 6:10 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34140 | On time 2:48 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 3h48 | 6:36 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34272+ G38531 | Delayed 4:31 PM 3:02 PMHolyhead station (HHD) | 4h35 | 7:37 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38531 · G38708+ W34285 | On time 3:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h07 | 7:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38533 · G38710+ C01296 | On time 4:02 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h09 | 8:11 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38535 · G38712+ C18005 | On time 5:00 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h24 | 10:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38535 · G38712+ W34178 | On time 5:00 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h13 | 9:13 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38537 · G38714+ W34161 | On time 6:00 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 4h14 | 10:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34025+ G38706 | Delayed 8:35 PM 6:35 PMHolyhead station (HHD) | 5h18 | 11:53 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W34025+ G38719 · G38539 | Delayed 8:35 PM 7:02 PMHolyhead station (HHD) | 4h51 | 11:53 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34037 · W33861 | On time 7:48 PM Holyhead station (HHD) | 5h29 | 1:17 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Holyhead to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (365 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 226 miles (365 km) |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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The train connection between Holyhead and London offers a convenient and scenic journey, making it an excellent choice for travelers. The primary train providers on this route include Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, and West Midlands Railway. With frequent services available throughout the day, passengers can enjoy comfortable travel while taking in the beautiful landscapes of Wales and England along the way.
Traveling from Holyhead to London takes approximately 3 hours and 42 minutes. There are 4 direct connections available each day, departing from Holyhead and arriving at London Euston.
The first daily journey from Holyhead departs at 04:48 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to the vibrant city of London. The last train leaves at 07:48 PM, allowing visitors ample time to explore and enjoy their day before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for a train journey from Holyhead to London is €47. The average ticket price typically hovers around €98, making the lower-priced option an attractive choice for travelers looking to save on transportation costs while exploring these vibrant cities.
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