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How to get fromHolyhead to Cornwallby train, plane, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Cornwall by train, plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    5h 37m
    £160–332

  2. Drive  336 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cornwallcar car 336 mi
    7h 1m
    £83–120

  3. Train via Crewe

    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
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    10h 14m
    £160–265

  4. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    7h 23m
    £122–299

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LPL - NQY
    7h 34m
    £156–340

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    11h 52m
    £161–276

Holyhead to Cornwall by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Luxulyan via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 10h 14m.

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