Train Whitehaven to Preston from £53 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Whitehaven and Preston takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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2h 32m

£37–83

Whitehaven to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Whitehaven and Preston. 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 Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:23 PM → 10:36 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:09 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
4h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:16 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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