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How to get fromHolyhead to English Channelby train, unknown or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to English Channel by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel 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 Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    6h 8m

  2. Train, bus, travel via Chester

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4. Walk from Workington to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 14m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Corkickletrain train
    3. Walk from Corkickle to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 26m

  4. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4. Walk from Workington to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 57m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and English Channel?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to English Channel. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Parton, then travel to English Channel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to English Channel via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Workington in around 7h 14m.

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