Glasgow to Holyhead train with Avanti West Coast

Wed, Sep 30
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Avanti West Coast
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Transpennine Express
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2,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Holyhead

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 30

Cheapest price on Sep 30

€75

Average ticket price on Sep 30

€75

Fastest journey on Sep 30

5 h 38 m

Average journey duration on Sep 30

5 h 38 m

Trains on Sep 30

1

Distance

286 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Holyhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Holyhead will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €75.

Fast trains

On Wed, Sep 30, we found 1 trains from Glasgow to Holyhead, including 1 direct services.

On Wed, Sep 30 the direct trains cover the 286 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 38 m .

On Wed, Sep 30 the slowest trains will take 5 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Avanti West Coast
    10:38 AM5h38
    Glasgow
    4:16 PMHolyhead
    €751One-way
    0 transfers

Live departures

Glasgow to Holyhead train times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Holyhead trains for today, Tuesday, September 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Tickets
Avanti West Coast11:56 AM Glasgow
6h53
6:49 PM Holyhead0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Transpennine Express as well as Avanti West Coast offer trains services from Glasgow to Holyhead.
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Holyhead

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Trains from Glasgow to Holyhead run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €51 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 286 km distance in 4h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
286 km
Average train duration
5h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
€51
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 45m
First train
4:28 AM
Last train
8:06 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express from Glasgow to Holyhead trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow and Holyhead from €51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
€51
Avanti West Coast frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
6h 10m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€95
Transpennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Holyhead

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Holyhead by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Holyhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Holyhead can start from as little as €51 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Holyhead is €111; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Glasgow to Holyhead is 4h 45m to travel the 286 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Glasgow to Holyhead leaves at 4:28 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Glasgow to Holyhead leaves at 8:06 PM.
There are 7 trains a day from Glasgow to Holyhead which require at least one change with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Glasgow to Holyhead, you can count on Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast for the best way to get you to Holyhead. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Glasgow and Holyhead and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Holyhead from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a train between Glasgow and Holyhead.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Glasgow to Holyhead

Most Glasgow to Holyhead trains use the Glasgow Central to Holyhead station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Holyhead train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Glasgow
Arrival train stations in Holyhead
Glasgow CentralGordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre

Bus18, 10, 6, X8, N267, 18A, 75, 7A, 7, N18, 263, 267 · 2m · €2 · every ~78 min
SubwaySub · 26m · €2 · every ~57 min

Glasgow Central train station facilities and services

Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.

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