The average train between Holyhead and Whitehaven takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 8:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 6h 10m. 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 6h 10m.
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 Whitehaven 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 415 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Whitehaven via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 6h 5m.
