The average train between York and Whitehaven takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Whitehaven. 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 York and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
York to Whitehaven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Whitehaven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your York to Whitehaven train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Whitehaven is 175.3 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from York to Whitehaven via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 26m.