Train Carlisle to Holyhead from £93 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Holyhead takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 43m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 45m

£76–138

Carlisle to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

1:12 PM → 5:48 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 6:40 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 7:39 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
4:05 PM → 8:41 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

9:26 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day
4h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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