Preston to Holyhead by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Preston to Holyhead
Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston 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.
Travelling from Preston to Holyhead by train
Want to know how to get from Preston to Holyhead by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Preston to Holyhead take around 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 137 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Preston is scheduled to depart at around 03:57. The last departure is usually at around 23:49 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Preston at around 04:02, with the last train leaving at around 22:38. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 26 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 27 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$99.93.
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 Preston to Holyhead?
The journey between Preston and Holyhead usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Preston to Holyhead every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Preston to Holyhead?
The Preston to Holyhead train travel takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Preston to Holyhead train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Holyhead leaving Preston at around 03:57 and the last train leaving at around 23:49 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Preston at around 04:02, with the final departure at 22:38.
Other train journeys from Preston
- From Preston to Crewe From AU$32.85
- From Preston to Liverpool From AU$17.52
- From Preston to Ormskirk From AU$4.38
- From Preston to Wigan From AU$7.30
- From Preston to Glasgow From AU$31.39
- From Preston to Bradford From AU$14.60
- From Preston to Manchester From AU$9.49
- From Preston to Aberdeen From AU$86.87
- From Preston to Blackburn From AU$5.11
- From Preston to Bath From AU$496.40
- From Preston to Bristol From AU$107.31
- From Preston to Birmingham From AU$32.12
- From Preston to Edinburgh From AU$37.23
- From Preston to Stirling From AU$51.83
- From Preston to Lancaster From AU$9.49
Other train journeys to Holyhead
- From London to Holyhead From AU$55.48
- From Birmingham to Holyhead From AU$49.64
- From Crewe to Holyhead From AU$31.39
- From Chester to Holyhead From AU$30.66
- From Warrington to Holyhead From AU$36.50
- From Manchester to Holyhead From AU$43.80
- From Cambridge to Holyhead From AU$219.73
- From Shrewsbury to Holyhead From AU$53.29
- From Liverpool to Holyhead From AU$51.83
- From Cardiff to Holyhead From AU$91.25
- From Glasgow to Holyhead From AU$83.22
- From Bangor to Holyhead From AU$10.22
- From Llandudno Junction to Holyhead From AU$18.25
- From Edinburgh to Holyhead From AU$62.78
- From Newport to Holyhead From AU$129.94
Other train journeys from Holyhead
- From Holyhead to Crewe From AU$31.39
- From Holyhead to Chester From AU$30.66
- From Holyhead to London From AU$77.38
- From Holyhead to Bangor From AU$12.41
- From Holyhead to Manchester From AU$43.80
- From Holyhead to Llandudno Junction From AU$18.25
- From Holyhead to Birmingham From AU$60.59
- From Holyhead to Wolverhampton From AU$64.97
- From Holyhead to Liverpool From AU$78.11
- From Holyhead to Shrewsbury From AU$45.26
- From Holyhead to Cardiff From AU$89.79
- From Holyhead to Paris From AU$297.84
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
