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Edinburgh to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Whitehaven takes 3h 3m 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 3m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 3m
£46–87

Edinburgh to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly 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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 3h 3m.

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