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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Whitehaven takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 24m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 43m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 57m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 45m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Whitehaven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Whitehaven via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 5h 35m.

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