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Travelling from London Paddington to Holyhead, the fastest train takes 4h 14m with an average travel time of 5h 6m. With 33 daily trains, the first departs at 05:56 and the last at 23:36. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
08:05 London Paddington | 4h 31m, 2 change | 12:36 Holyhead | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
08:32 London Paddington | 4h 18m, Direct | 12:50 Holyhead | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
09:32 London Paddington | 4h 43m, 1 change | 14:15 Holyhead | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
10:12 London Paddington | 6h 4m, 4 change | 16:16 Holyhead | Great Western Railway | Find tickets |
10:31 London Paddington | 4h 50m, 1 change | 15:21 Holyhead | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
The train journey from London Paddington to Holyhead combines efficiency with pleasure, featuring beautiful scenery and comfort. With frequent departures from London Paddington, you can get to Holyhead in just 4h 14m, making it an ideal and convenient choice for travelling between them.

The fastest train journey time from London Paddington to Holyhead is 4h 14m . Use our Train Journey Planner to find direct trains, avoid transfers, and compare travel times for each route to see if there are fewer stops to make your journey seamless.
No, there are no direct trains from London Paddington to Holyhead. However, you can still find the best train options using the TrainPal Train Journey Planner. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations to see all available train services and plan your trip

While London Paddington to Holyhead trains are usually on time, delays or disruptions may occur due to weather, strikes, and other factors. Finding a train timetable for your trip from London Paddington to Holyhead is easy with Train Journey Planner. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations to get a detailed schedule of available trains. Input your travel details to discover the best routes, connections, and train times.
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