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Holyhead to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Whitehaven takes 6h 33m 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 33m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
6h 6m
£97–172

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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

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

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