Holyhead to Carlisle Trains

Holyhead to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Carlisle takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Carlisle. 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 21m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 14m

£69–119

Holyhead to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:05 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:00 AM
4h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:56 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 9:59 AM
4h • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:00 AM
4h • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:46 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:00 AM
4h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:00 AM
4h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:00 AM
4h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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