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Wakefield to Whitehaven trains

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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
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
5h 40m
£69–127

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 10:31 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 8:14 AM. 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.

Frequently asked questions

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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 40m.

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