Holyhead to Whitehaven Trains

Holyhead to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Whitehaven takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. 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 24m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
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Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain

6h 4m

£82–144

Holyhead to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Holyhead and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:46 AM → 2:32 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 8:21 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
Show more

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