The average train between Whitehaven and York takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven to York. 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 York. 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 York at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to York. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at York station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Whitehaven to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Book your Whitehaven to York train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitehaven and York is 175.3 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to York via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 54m.