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Trip Overview

The average train between Penarth and Holyhead takes 5h 50m 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.

5h 50m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Penarth to Holyhead train times

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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 45m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penarth to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Penarth to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 49m.

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