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Penzance to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Holyhead takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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.

12h 5m
Duration
452 mi
Distance
£268
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
  2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
  4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
10h 21m
£197–345

Penzance to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penzance and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Holyhead via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 10h 21m.

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