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There are 5 ways to get from Paignton to Holyhead by train, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 57m
    £151–267

  2. Drive 292.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paignton to Holyheadcar car 292.8 mi
    6h 5m
    £72–104

  3. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 5m
    £140–311

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 17m
    £153–278

  5. Train, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    10h 33m
    £88–256

Paignton to Holyhead by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Holyhead via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 57m.

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