Train Edinburgh to Whitehaven from £54 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Whitehaven takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 140 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Edinburgh to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:52 PM → 3:19 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 6:59 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:58 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:58 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:58 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:58 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 28m • 1 change

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