The average train between Inverness and Whitehaven takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 1:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Inverness to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Inverness to Whitehaven train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Whitehaven is 328.2 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Whitehaven via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 7h 11m.