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 £35 - £110 and takes 13h 55m.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £80 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m 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 922+ 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 23m
£85–390
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
13h 55m
£37–109
Drive 376.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Holyhead376.6 mi
7h 42m
£93–135
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
12h 32m
£94–338
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 19m
£138–264
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
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 44m
£83–323
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
9h 31m
£87–322
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 47m
£129–404

Penzance to Holyhead by train

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Distance: 451.8 mi
Duration: 10h 23m

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You can take a train from Penzance to Holyhead via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 10h 23m.

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