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How to get fromCarlisle to Holywellby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Holywell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Shottontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Rd West to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    3h 53m
    £49–79

  2. Bus, train, line 11 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    6h 51m
    £26–42

  3. Drive  152.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Holywellcar car 152.9 mi
    2h 39m
    £38–55

  4. Steam train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train The Dalesman West
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    6h 13m

Carlisle to Holywell by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Holywell. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Shotton, walk to Chester Rd West, then take the line 11 bus to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Bank Quay Station, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 6h 51m.

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