There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Holywell by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Shottontrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 6m£48–78Drive 152.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlisle to Holywellcar 152.9 mi
2h 39m£38–55Steam train, line 11 bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain The Dalesman West
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
6h 31m
Carlisle to Holywell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Holywell is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Holywell is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Holywell. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Shotton via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Carlisle and Holywell is 152 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Holywell without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Carlisle to Holywell, including transfers.
Carlisle to Holywell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Holywell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Holywell is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Carlisle to Holywell.
There are 2918+ hotels available in Holywell.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Holywell, Wales?
You can take a train from Carlisle to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Warrington Bank Quay, Shotton, and Chester Rd West in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Carlisle to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Shotton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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