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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Penzance is to drive which costs £90 - £130 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Penzance is to drive which takes 7h 43m and costs £90 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Penzance via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Penzance?

The distance between Holyhead and Penzance is 454 miles. The road distance is 379 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Penzance without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 5m and costs £65 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Holyhead to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Penzance train from?

Holyhead to Penzance train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Penzance train arrive?

Holyhead to Penzance train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Penzance is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Holyhead to Penzance.

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

Book your Holyhead to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2434+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Penzance 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
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1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
10h 5m
£69–308
Drive 376.8 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Penzancecar 376.8 mi
7h 43m
£90–130
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 19m
£101–311
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
11h 34m
£153–252
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
10h 8m
£102–360
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
9h 39m
£119–381
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
10h 40m
£95–339

Holyhead to Penzance by train

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10h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.7 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Penzance via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 10h 5m.

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