Avanti West Coast
Greater Anglia
Trains to Holyhead from Southend Central
| First train | 03:24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:38 | |
| Departure station | Southend Central | |
| Arrival station | Holyhead | |
| Journey time | From 5h 41m | |
| Distance | 256 miles (412 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Travelling from Southend Central to Holyhead by train
If you're planning to travel from Southend Central to Holyhead, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Southend Central to Holyhead takes around 7 hours 27 minutes. There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Southend Central to Holyhead.
You'll have to make 2 changes on your journey to Holyhead, as there are no direct trains.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales and c2c trains operate on this route.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Southend Central to Holyhead?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Southend Central to Holyhead is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.