The average train between Blackpool and Whitehaven takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Whitehaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Blackpool to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Blackpool to Whitehaven train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Whitehaven is 88.5 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 33m.