Carlisle to Holyhead Trains

Carlisle to Holyhead trains

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The average train between Carlisle and Holyhead takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...

4h 45m

£75–117

Carlisle to Holyhead train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:06 PM → 4:48 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
1:12 PM → 5:48 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 6:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 7:40 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Carlisle to Holyhead trains

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Carlisle to Holyhead train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:06 PM → 4:48 PM

1:12 PM → 5:48 PM

2:07 PM → 6:40 PM

2:55 PM → 7:40 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM

7:03 AM → 11:40 AM

8:08 AM → 12:40 PM

9:10 AM → 1:40 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM

7:03 AM → 11:40 AM

8:08 AM → 12:40 PM

9:10 AM → 1:40 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM

7:03 AM → 11:40 AM

8:08 AM → 12:40 PM

9:10 AM → 1:40 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Holyhead, Wales?

Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay

Train from Chester to Holyhead

Carlisle to Holyhead trains

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Carlisle to Holyhead train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:06 PM → 4:48 PM

1:12 PM → 5:48 PM

2:07 PM → 6:40 PM

2:55 PM → 7:40 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM

7:03 AM → 11:40 AM

8:08 AM → 12:40 PM

9:10 AM → 1:40 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM

7:03 AM → 11:40 AM

8:08 AM → 12:40 PM

9:10 AM → 1:40 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM

7:03 AM → 11:40 AM

8:08 AM → 12:40 PM

9:10 AM → 1:40 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Holyhead, Wales?

Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay

Train from Chester to Holyhead

Train trips from Carlisle

Train trips to Holyhead

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