The average train between Liverpool and Whitehaven takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 hourly between Liverpool and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Liverpool to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Liverpool to Whitehaven train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Whitehaven is 132.6 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Whitehaven via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h 23m.