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Holyhead to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Whitehaven takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 45m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
6h 29m
£90–165

Holyhead to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Holyhead and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Whitehaven via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Carlisle in around 6h 29m.

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