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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Holyhead is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Holyhead is to drive which takes 7h 43m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Holyhead via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Penzance to Holyhead?

The distance between Penzance and Holyhead is 454 miles. The road distance is 378.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Holyhead without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 30m and costs £190 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Penzance to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Holyhead train from?

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

Where does the Penzance to Holyhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Holyhead is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Penzance to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Penzance 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 Penzance 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 30m
£191–580
Drive 376.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Holyheadcar 376.1 mi
7h 43m
£93–134
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
9h 4m
£115–362
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
11h 24m
£218–362
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance 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 55m
£180–486
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
12h 7m
£111–447
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NQY - DUB
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
10h 54m
£104–417

Penzance to Holyhead by train

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10h 30mAverage Duration

£191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.8 mi
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Holyhead via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 10h 30m.

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