The average train between Penzance and Holyhead takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. 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.
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 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Holyhead station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Penzance to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Penzance to Holyhead train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Holyhead is 360.4 km. The road distance is 727 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Holyhead via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 10h 17m.