The distance between Holyhead and Penzance is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Holyhead to Penzance by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Crewe, Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Penzance by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £195 ($230) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Holyhead and Penzance is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 360km (224 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Holyhead and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Penzance is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £195 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Penzance. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Midland, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Holyhead and Penzance. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 6h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Penzance. The distance is around 642km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 6h 10m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 658km (409 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 35m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 727km (452 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 10h 30m | £210($250) | every 4 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | £110($130) | on demand | 642km (399 miles) |
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London Midland
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.