The average train between Colchester and Whitehaven takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Whitehaven station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Colchester to Whitehaven train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Whitehaven train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Colchester to Whitehaven train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Whitehaven is 420.3 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Whitehaven via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 38m.