Holyhead to Exeter Trains

Holyhead to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Exeter takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 1m
Duration: 322 mi
Distance: £149
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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6h 33m

£122–201

Holyhead to Exeter train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:48 PM → 9:45 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
7:48 PM → 9:07 AM
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13h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:43 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:43 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:43 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:43 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 7:43 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:38 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 5:46 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
12:47 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Exeter? 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.

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Train via Stafford

Holyhead to Exeter train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:48 PM → 9:45 PM

7:48 PM → 9:07 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:43 AM

6:47 AM → 12:43 PM

8:51 AM → 2:44 PM

12:48 PM → 6:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:43 AM

6:47 AM → 12:43 PM

8:51 AM → 2:44 PM

12:48 PM → 6:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:43 AM

6:47 AM → 12:43 PM

8:51 AM → 2:44 PM

12:48 PM → 6:43 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:43 AM

6:47 AM → 12:43 PM

8:51 AM → 2:44 PM

12:48 PM → 6:43 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:44 PM

7:48 AM → 1:46 PM

8:48 AM → 2:44 PM

1:48 PM → 7:43 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:38 AM → 3:46 PM

11:48 AM → 5:46 PM

12:47 PM → 6:45 PM

1:48 PM → 7:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Holyhead to Stafford

Train from Stafford to Birmingham New Street

Train trips from Holyhead

Train trips to Exeter

Alternative transport options

7:48 PM → 9:07 AM
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