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How to get fromHolyhead to Cornwallby train, car, ferry or plane

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

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    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    9h 36m
    £78–324

  2. Drive 336 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cornwallcar car 336 mi
    7h 1m
    £83–119

  3. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    9h 36m
    £97–348

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    11h 7m
    £173–306

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    8h 34m
    £81–300

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LPL - NQY
    10h 2m
    £93–323

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    10h 5m
    £116–421

Holyhead to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Roundabout via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 9h 36m.

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