Plymouth to Holyhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Holyhead takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. 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.

8h 53m
Duration: 373 mi
Distance: £175
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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

7h 40m

£145–239

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 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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
4:27 PM → 11:53 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 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, November 1, 2026

9:27 AM → 4:42 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 6:57 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 7:56 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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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Frequently asked questions

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