Birmingham New Street to Holyhead Timetable

Summer 2026 (until Saturday 12th December unless otherwise indicated - see service detail)

Monday to Friday

  • VT

  • AW

Saturday

  • VT

Sunday

  • AW

Train Operators
AW
VT
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Birmingham New Street at 05:30 arriving at Holyhead at 08:24. The last train departs Birmingham New Street at 17:21 arriving at Holyhead at 21:15.

Journey Time

On trains operated by Transport for Wales (AW) the average journey time is 4 hours. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 2 hours and 54 minutes. The overall average journey time between Birmingham New Street and Holyhead is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Catering

Most trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) have an onboard shop. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group