Holyhead to Penzance Trains

Holyhead to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Penzance takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 36m
Duration: 452 mi
Distance: £214
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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9h 59m

£177–301

Holyhead to Penzance train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:48 PM → 7:29 AM
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16h 41m • 3 changes
7:48 PM → 1:07 PM
Arrives next day
17h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:12 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:12 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 6:12 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 10:24 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:12 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:12 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 6:12 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 10:24 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:12 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:12 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 6:12 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 10:24 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:12 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:12 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 6:12 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 10:24 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:47 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 5:08 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
1:48 PM → 11:15 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:38 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 8:45 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 10:07 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
1:48 PM → 11:12 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Penzance? 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 Penzance train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:48 PM → 7:29 AMArrives next day

7:48 PM → 1:07 PMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:12 PM

6:47 AM → 4:12 PM

8:51 AM → 6:12 PM

12:48 PM → 10:24 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:12 PM

6:47 AM → 4:12 PM

8:51 AM → 6:12 PM

12:48 PM → 10:24 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:12 PM

6:47 AM → 4:12 PM

8:51 AM → 6:12 PM

12:48 PM → 10:24 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:12 PM

6:47 AM → 4:12 PM

8:51 AM → 6:12 PM

12:48 PM → 10:24 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:47 AM → 4:15 PM

7:48 AM → 5:08 PM

8:48 AM → 5:42 PM

1:48 PM → 11:15 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:38 AM → 7:05 PM

11:48 AM → 8:45 PM

12:47 PM → 10:07 PM

1:48 PM → 11:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Holyhead to Stafford

Train from Stafford to Birmingham New Street

Train trips from Holyhead

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2:48 PM → 7:29 AM
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7:48 PM → 1:07 PM
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