Holyhead to Plymouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Plymouth takes 8h 21m 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 21m
Duration: 373 mi
Distance: £175
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain

7h 48m

£145–236

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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:47 PM
7h • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 8:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:47 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
12:47 PM → 7:47 PM
7h • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 8:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:47 PM
7h • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:47 PM
7h • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:47 PM
7h • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:47 PM
7h • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:47 PM
7h • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Plymouth? 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.