What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Holyhead is to fly and ferry which costs £35 - £340 and takes 10h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Holyhead is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Holyhead via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Holyhead?

The distance between Cornwall and Holyhead is 414 miles. The road distance is 337.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Holyhead without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 1m and costs £180 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Cornwall to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Holyhead train from?

Cornwall to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Where does the Cornwall to Holyhead train arrive?

Cornwall to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Holyhead is 338 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Cornwall to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Cornwall to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Cornwall to Holyhead - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Cornwall to Holyhead by train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
10h 1m
£180–307
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NQY - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
10h 4m
£39–333
Drive 335.5 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Holyheadcar 335.5 mi
7h 2m
£83–120
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
8h 14m
£99–355
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
11h 41m
£177–322
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
9h 39m
£155–413
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
11h 17m
£95–433

Cornwall to Holyhead by train

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10h 1mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Holyhead.

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Distance: 411.4 mi
Duration: 10h 1m

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 Crewe in around 10h 1m.

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