The average train between Cheltenham and Whitehaven takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Cheltenham to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Cheltenham to Whitehaven train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Whitehaven is 311.1 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Whitehaven via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 20m.