The average train between Exeter and Whitehaven takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Exeter to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Exeter to Whitehaven train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and Whitehaven is 425.4 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Whitehaven via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 8h 9m.