The average train between Holyhead and Cornwall takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Cornwall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Holyhead and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Cornwall station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
Holyhead to Cornwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Cornwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Par station.
Book your Holyhead to Cornwall train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Cornwall is 321.9 km. The road distance is 662 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Luxulyan via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 10h 11m.