The average train between Whitehaven and Liverpool takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven to Liverpool. 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 Whitehaven and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitehaven to Liverpool? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at Liverpool station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Whitehaven to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Whitehaven to Liverpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Whitehaven and Liverpool is 132.6 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to Liverpool Lime Street via Carlisle and Wigan North Western in around 3h 56m.