The average train between Carlisle and Whitby takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Whitby. 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 4 times a day between Carlisle and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Whitby station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Carlisle to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Carlisle to Whitby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Carlisle and Whitby is 156 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Whitby via Middlesbrough in around 5h 13m.