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How to get fromCornwall to Holyheadby plane, train, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Holyhead by plane, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 38m
    £159–330

  2. Drive  335.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to Holyheadcar car 335.5 mi
    7h 1m
    £85–122

  3. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 55m
    £159–261

  4. Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    6h 38m
    £121–294

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NQY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 27m
    £155–335

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train Penzance - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    11h 32m
    £158–283

Cornwall to Holyhead by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Holyhead via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 9h 55m.

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