The average train between Whitby and Whitehaven takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 4 times a day between Whitby and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Whitby to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Whitby to Whitehaven train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Whitby and Whitehaven is 191.7 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Whitehaven via Middlesbrough and Carlisle in around 7h 2m.