Carlisle to Holyhead Train Tickets & Timetables

Carlisle Train Station to Holyheadby train on average takes 4 hrs 33 mins

Carlisle Train Station to Holyhead one way only

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Trains depart every 36 minutes
First train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 05:43
Last train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 20:08

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Carlisle to Holyhead train times

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Station Message

The lifts between platform 3 and the footbridge are currently out of order at Carlisle station.

Carlisle Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Validators on gates only. Ticket machines and booking office for pre purchased collection and only ticket machines for purchase
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Seating available on all platforms with waiting rooms throughout.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Carlisle station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Newsagent
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
  ScotRail rail replacement transport will pick up / drop off at The Halston Hotel on Warwick Road.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://avantiwestcoast.missingx.com/
  
  0345 528 0253
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.
  Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Carlisle Car Park 1
  Spaces: 160
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 9
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £5.50
  Sunday: £5.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website. Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website.
  Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
  Eco-friendly car hire available from this station. Click here for more information.
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Carlisle Car Park 2
  Spaces: 75
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 4
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £5.50
  Sunday: £5.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website. Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 8.
- Annotation
  
  Space for 16 cycles on Platform 8.
  8 x hoops on platform 8 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces)
- Type
  
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Passenger Assist meeting point is the information kiosk in the booking hall. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
  Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Station Message

Planning travel from Holyhead to Dublin? From 28 September 2026, you must present a valid passport or Irish passport card before boarding a ferry connection with Stena Line or Irish Ferries in line with new government guidance. Driving licenses, national identity cards and other forms of photographic identification will no longer be accepted.

You may need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travel to Britain if you're not a British or Irish citizen and are visiting for a short stay of up to six months.

For the latest entry requirements:

Check the Irish Government website for travel to Britain
Check the UK Government website for travel to Ireland

Holyhead facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
  
  There is seating on platform 3. Please note there is no seating on platform 1.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal. The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Holyhead station
- Post Box
  
  No
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the concourse.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Port shop for gifts, hot and cold drinks, light refreshments to eat in or take away
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Local bus stop near the station.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal. The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Holyhead station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  DepartureScreens
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
  
  Ticket office for advice only.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0344 7707070
  
  LL65 1DQ
- Operator Name
  
  Horizon Parking Ltd
- Name
  
  Black Bridge
- Spaces
  
  35
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  4
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  12
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Cycle parking on Holyhead station is in two locations 4 Sheffield stands offering parking for up to eight bicycles are sited on Platform 3.
  2 Sheffield Stands offering parking for up to four bicycles are sited on Platform 2
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Monday to Friday 00:00 to 23:59 (24 hours)
  Saturday 00:01 to 21:45
  Sunday 07:00 to 00:00
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 24h
  Sat 00:00 to 21:45
  Sun 07:00 to 00:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B1
  Step free access is via the Celtic Gateway Bridge, the ferry terminal, or via gates on to the platforms either side of Stena House.
  Transferring between platforms is step-free however distance between ferry terminal and Platform 1 is approximately 200m.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Carlisle Train Stationto HolyheadFrom £26.50

Carlisle Train Station to Holyheadby train on average takes 4 hrs 33 mins

Carlisle Train Station to Holyhead one way only

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Carlisle to Holyhead train times

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