Trains tickets from Cardiff to Holyhead

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TodayMay 3
from $108
TomorrowMay 4
MonMay 5
TueMay 6
from $76
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Holyhead
    Destination location: Holyhead
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Holyhead
    Destination location: Holyhead
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Holyhead
    Destination location: Holyhead
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Holyhead
    Destination location: Holyhead
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Holyhead
    Destination location: Holyhead
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Cardiff to Holyhead: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$161
Average train trip duration4h 52m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure7:19am
Distance141 miles (226 km)
Latest train departure7:38pm

Cardiff to Holyhead Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Holyhead was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $76

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Holyhead, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $76 to $233 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Holyhead based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-05-06.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Holyhead you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cardiff and Holyhead compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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