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The average train between Exeter and Holyhead takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 13m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
6h 33m
£121–199

Exeter to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast14h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 6h 33m.

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