Fort William to Holyhead by train
| First train | 06:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:50 | |
| Departure station | Fort William | |
| Arrival station | Holyhead | |
| Journey time | From 11h 3m | |
| Distance | 243 miles (392 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Travelling from Fort William to Holyhead by train
Looking to travel from Fort William to Holyhead by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 11 hours 48 minutes to travel from Fort William to Holyhead by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 11 hours 3 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 243 miles (392 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Holyhead, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to get to Holyhead – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Fort William to Holyhead in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Fort William to Holyhead
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Fort William to Holyhead is right for you.
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