The average train between Holyhead and Newton Abbot takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Newton Abbot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Newton Abbot. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Newton Abbot at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Holyhead to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Holyhead to Newton Abbot train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Holyhead and Newton Abbot is 317.2 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Newton Abbot via Stafford and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 52m.