There are 5 ways to get from Devon to Holyhead by train, car, plane, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
7h 33m£144–243Drive 277.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Devon to Holyheadcar 277.9 mi
6h 4m£68–97Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
7h 10m£132–262Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
9h 49m£142–255Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
9h 36m£77–232
Devon to Holyhead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Holyhead is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Holyhead is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct train from Devon to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Holyhead via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Devon and Holyhead is 334 miles. The road distance is 279.5 miles.
The best way to get from Devon to Holyhead without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 33m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Devon to Holyhead, including transfers.
Devon to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Devon to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Holyhead is 279 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Devon to Holyhead.
Book your Devon to Holyhead train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Devon, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Yeoford to Holyhead via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–160
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Stena Line
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 965+ hotels available in Holyhead.

























