The average train between London and Whitehaven takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 2 hours between London and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
London to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your London to Whitehaven train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Whitehaven is 409.5 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from London Euston to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 5h 7m.