The average train between Penarth and Holyhead takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Penarth 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Penarth and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Holyhead station via Holyhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Penarth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Penarth to Holyhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penarth and Holyhead is 230.5 km. The road distance is 379 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 49m.