How to travel from Holyhead to Truro, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Truro is around 606km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Holyhead to Truro by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
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Train

Take the train to Crewe, Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Truro.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Truro.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance606km (376 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Truro

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Truro by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £185 ($220) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Holyhead and Truro is around 606km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Holyhead and Truro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Truro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Truro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £185 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Truro. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Truro. 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 7h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Midland, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Holyhead and Truro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Truro. 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 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Truro. 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 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Truro is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Truro. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Truro. The distance is around 606km (376 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Truro is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

How do I get from Holyhead to Truro

Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Truro

Transport options from Holyhead to Truro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 20m
£205($245)
once daily625km (388 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
£185($220)
every 4 hours686km (426 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central9h 50m
£200($235)
every 4 hours725km (450 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
£105($125)
on demand606km (376 miles)

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Airports near Truro

The following major airports near Truro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Truro
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Truro
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Truro