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How to get fromHolyhead to Carlisleby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 15m
    £81–137

  2. Drive 218.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Carlislecar car 218.1 mi
    3h 46m
    £53–77

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    6h 56m
    £71–131

  4. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman West
    7h 56m

Holyhead to Carlisle by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Carlisle via Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 15m.

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