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 42m.

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 bus between Penzance and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs £80 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Penzance to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Holyhead bus from?

Penzance to Holyhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

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.

Train or bus from Penzance to Holyhead?

The best way to get from Penzance to Holyhead is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 24m and costs £80 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 44m.

Where does the Penzance to Holyhead bus arrive?

Penzance to Holyhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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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Penzance to Holyhead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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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 24m
£85–390
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
cheapest
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 18m
£76–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchange404
2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
15h 46m
£115–185
Drive 376.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Holyhead376.6 mi
7h 42m
£93–135
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, 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
12h 2m
£86–313
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
12h 17m
£138–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
5. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock4X
18h 44m
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, 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 5m
£84–287
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
10h 19m
£129–424

Penzance to Holyhead by train

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Distance: 451.8 mi
Duration: 10h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Holyhead Clock via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 18h 44m.

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