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How to get fromAberystwyth to Whitehavenby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
    7h 51m
    £34–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonbusX4 / ...
    13h 7m
    £30–67

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1busT2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lancastertrain
    5. Take the train from Lancaster to Corkickletrain
    12h 20m

  4. Drive 225.8 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Whitehavencar225.8 mi
    4h 41m
    £57–82

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain
    8h 26m
    £49–91

Aberystwyth to Whitehaven by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Whitehaven via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Whitehaven via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, Workington, and Workington in around 13h 7m.

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