The average train between Perth and Whitehaven takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Perth to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Perth to Whitehaven train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Whitehaven is 205.5 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 5h 13m.