The average train between Dundee and Whitehaven takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee 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 3 hours between Dundee and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Dundee to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Dundee to Whitehaven train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 5 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Whitehaven is 216.9 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 5h 25m.