Train Whitehaven to Wakefield from £72 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Whitehaven and Wakefield takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitehaven to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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Whitehaven to Wakefield train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Whitehaven and Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:38 PM → 11:03 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
10:09 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day
10h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

10:16 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
2:37 PM → 6:51 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
3:31 PM → 8:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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