Holyhead to Bristol by train

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Overview: trains from Holyhead to Bristol

Find the key information for travelling by train from Holyhead to Bristol, 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 04:21 View journey
Last train 20:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 245
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey £103.18 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 40m
Train operators 8

Travelling from Holyhead to Bristol by train

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

The fastest trains from Holyhead to Bristol take around 4 hours and 27 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 245 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Holyhead is scheduled to depart at around  04:21. The last departure is usually at around 19:21 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Holyhead at around 04:21, with the last train leaving at around 20:37. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 31 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £103.18.

We think any time is a great time to visit Bristol, 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 Bristol.

Is there a direct train from Holyhead to Bristol?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Holyhead to Bristol 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 Holyhead to Bristol?

The Holyhead to Bristol train travel takes about 4 hours and 27 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Holyhead to Bristol train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bristol leaving Holyhead at around 04:21 and the last train leaving at around 19:21 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Holyhead at around 04:21, with the final departure at 20:37.

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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.