There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Holyhead by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 42m£78–133Drive 202.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cumbria to Holyheadcar 202.9 mi
3h 33m£50–71Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
6h 31m£83–153Train, bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
7h 46m£64–111
Cumbria to Holyhead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Holyhead is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Cumbria and Holyhead is 210 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cumbria to Holyhead, including transfers.
Cumbria to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Cumbria to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Holyhead is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Cumbria to Holyhead.
There are 965+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Another Place to Holyhead via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
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