The average train between Sheffield and Whitehaven takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Sheffield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Sheffield to Whitehaven train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sheffield and Whitehaven is 189.7 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Whitehaven via Manchester Oxford Road and Carlisle in around 5h 23m.