The average train between Whitehaven and Reading takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitehaven to Reading. 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 every 2 hours between Whitehaven and Reading. 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 Reading at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Reading. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at Reading station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Whitehaven to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Whitehaven to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Whitehaven and Reading is 385.7 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to Reading via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 26m.