Leeds to Holyhead by train

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Overview: trains from Leeds to Holyhead

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leeds 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 00:09 View journey
Last train 23:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 211
Trains / day 61 View all
Cheapest journey £25.32 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 32m
Train operators 11

Leeds to Holyhead by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Leeds to Holyhead? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 211 kilometres.

Train cost between Leeds and Holyhead: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £25.32, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel from Leeds to Holyhead

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:09 and the last departure is 23:53. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:09 and the last train leaves at 23:48. On average, a total of 61 trains make this journey each day.

How long does the train from Leeds to Holyhead take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 31 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 211 kilometres.

Booking Leeds to Holyhead trains in advance

Booking your Leeds to Holyhead tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Leeds and Holyhead by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making the most of your trip to Holyhead

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Holyhead.

FAQs about the train journey from Leeds to Holyhead

Want to know more about your journey from Leeds to Holyhead? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Leeds to Holyhead is 211 kilometres.

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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.