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Holyhead to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Plymouth takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Plymouth. 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 17m
Duration
373 mi
Distance
£177
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
7h 51m
£147–252

Holyhead to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 373.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Plymouth via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 51m.

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