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Exeter to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Holyhead takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 56m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
6h 44m
£139–237

Exeter to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 321.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 6h 44m.

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