How to travel from Truro to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Holyhead is around 604km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Truro to Holyhead 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.

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

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance604km (376 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Truro to Holyhead by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £170 ($200) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Truro and Holyhead is around 604km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Truro and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £170 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Holyhead. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Truro and Holyhead. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Truro and Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Truro and Holyhead. The distance is around 604km (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 Truro to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

How do I get from Truro to Holyhead

Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Holyhead

Transport options from Truro to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£205($245)
once daily626km (389 miles)
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train8h 30m
£240($285)
once daily3,289km (2,044 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
£170($200)
5 times a day686km (426 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central9h 45m
£200($235)
every 4 hours725km (451 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
£105($125)
on demand604km (376 miles)

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Airports near Holyhead

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

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Holyhead