The average train between Wakefield and Whitehaven takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is at least one train per day from Wakefield 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 once daily between Wakefield and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Wakefield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Corkickle station.
Book your Wakefield to Whitehaven train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Whitehaven is 166.6 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Corkickle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 39m.
