There are 3 ways to get from Carnforth to Holyhead by train or car
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Train via Chester
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 15m£51–85Drive 158.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carnforth to Holyheadcar 158.9 mi
2h 45m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 51m£59–104
Carnforth to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Holyhead is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Holyhead via Lancaster, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Carnforth and Holyhead is 157 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Holyhead without a car is to train via Chester which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Carnforth to Holyhead, including transfers.
Carnforth to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Holyhead is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Carnforth to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Carnforth to Holyhead via Lancaster, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
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