The average train between Holyhead and Whitehaven takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Whitehaven. 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 Holyhead and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 12:02 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Holyhead to Whitehaven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Whitehaven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Corkickle station.
Book your Holyhead to Whitehaven train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Holyhead and Whitehaven is 153.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Corkickle via Warrington Bank Quay and Lancaster in around 6h 41m.
