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Cardiff to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Whitehaven takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

7h 28m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
7h 2m
£97–203

Cardiff to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 317.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whitehaven via Crewe and Carlisle in around 7h 2m.

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