What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven is to train which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Corkickle via Warrington Bank Quay and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Whitehaven?

The distance between Holyhead and Whitehaven is 230 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Whitehaven without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Whitehaven train from?

Holyhead to Whitehaven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Whitehaven train arrive?

Holyhead to Whitehaven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Whitehaven?

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 535+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Holyhead to Whitehaven - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Whitehaven by train, car, car ferry, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Corkickletrain
6h 41m
£43–102
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Ferry Nabcar
2. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
3. Drive from Far Sawrey to Whitehavencar
4h 21m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
8h 14m
£60–114

Holyhead to Whitehaven by train

37Weekly Trains

6h 41mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Corkickle via Warrington Bank Quay and Lancaster in around 6h 41m.

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