Nottingham to Holyhead by train

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Overview: trains from Nottingham to Holyhead

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham to Holyhead, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:08 View journey
Last train 23:28 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 236
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey AU$121.45 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 14m
Train operators 13

Nottingham to Holyhead train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Nottingham to Holyhead by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Nottingham to Holyhead take around 3 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 236 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Nottingham is scheduled to depart at around  05:08. The last departure is usually at around 23:28 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Nottingham at around 05:20, with the last train leaving at around 21:39. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 38 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 21 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$121.45.

We think any time is a great time to visit Holyhead, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Holyhead.

Is there a direct train from Nottingham to Holyhead?

The journey between Nottingham and Holyhead usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Nottingham to Holyhead every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Nottingham to Holyhead?

The Nottingham to Holyhead train travel takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Nottingham to Holyhead train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Holyhead leaving Nottingham at around 05:08 and the last train leaving at around 23:28 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Nottingham at around 05:20, with the final departure at 21:39.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.