Train Derby to Whitehaven from £97 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Whitehaven takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

5h 51m
Duration: 230 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain

5h 48m

£70–150

Derby to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Derby and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

9:48 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

3:43 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 9:21 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 15m • 2 changes
8:44 PM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day
12h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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