Holyhead to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Penzance takes 11h 38m 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 38m
Duration: 452 mi
Distance: £215
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain

10h 8m

£175–296

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 8:32 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:32 PM → 1:07 PM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 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

Frequently asked questions

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