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How to get fromHolyhead to Whitehavenby train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven by train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    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 5m
    £97–166

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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 Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    8h 14m
    £91–155

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Ferry Nabcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Far Sawrey to Whitehavencar car
    4h 21m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Corkickletrain train Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
    7h 17m
    £100–178

Holyhead to Whitehaven by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m.

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