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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Chester | Holyhead | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Chester | Holyhead | No tags | ||||
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Get from Chester to Holyhead
The journey takes about 1 hour 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 321, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chester to Holyhead by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Chester to Holyhead?
The cheapest train tickets from Chester to Holyhead start from R 321. The average price for this train route is around R 521. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chester to Holyhead?
The average train journey time from Chester to Holyhead is 1h 48m, covering a distance of 118 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 35m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Chester to Holyhead route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chester to Holyhead?
The earliest train from Chester to Holyhead departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 23:23.
Which is the best train operator from Chester to Holyhead?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Chester to Holyhead?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Chester to Holyhead?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Chester to Holyhead?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chester to Holyhead was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 369To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chester to Holyhead as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 369 to R 1 191 for a train ticket from Chester to Holyhead based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 369, which is on 2025-12-18.
