The average train between Carlisle and Holyhead takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Carlisle and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Carlisle to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Carlisle to Holyhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Carlisle and Holyhead is 208 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 50m.
