The average train between Redcar and Whitehaven takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Redcar 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 Redcar and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Redcar is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Redcar to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Redcar station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Redcar to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Redcar to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Redcar to Whitehaven train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Redcar and Whitehaven is 162.8 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Redcar Central to Whitehaven via Middlesbrough and Carlisle in around 5h 32m.