Plymouth to Holyhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Holyhead takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 24m
Duration: 373 mi
Distance: £175
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
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Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain

7h 33m

£144–232

Plymouth to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Plymouth and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

3:27 PM → 11:02 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
4:27 PM → 11:53 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 2 changes
8:08 PM → 11:52 AM
Arrives next day
15h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:25 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 6:54 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 8:55 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 11:02 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:25 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 6:54 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 8:55 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 11:02 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:25 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 6:54 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 8:55 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 11:02 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:25 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 6:54 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 8:55 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 11:02 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:27 AM → 12:53 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 7:53 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:27 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
2:27 PM → 9:49 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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