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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Holyhead is to bus and train which costs £40 - £120 and takes 13h 32m.

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 42m 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 16m.

How far is it from Penzance to Holyhead?

The distance between Penzance and Holyhead is 454 miles. The road distance is 378.8 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 16m and costs £75 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m 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 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 912+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Penzance to Holyhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Holyhead by train, bus, 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 Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
10h 16m
£76–296
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
13h 32m
£40–120
Drive 376.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Holyhead376.6 mi
7h 42m
£93–134
Bus, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
11h 26m
£92–317
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Newport (S Wales)Penzance - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h 31m
£166–417
Train #2
1. Take the train from Penzance to Saltash
2. Take the train from Saltash to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
13h 22m
£149–292
Bus, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NQY - DUB
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
10h 26m
£75–299
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
9h 8m
£79–308

Penzance to Holyhead by train

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10h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.8 mi
Duration: 10h 16m

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 16m.

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