The average train between Leeds and Whitehaven takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 4 hours between Leeds and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Leeds to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Leeds to Whitehaven train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leeds and Whitehaven is 156.7 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 4h 32m.