What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven is to bus and train which costs £19 - £25 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and The Lime Kiln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Whitehaven?

The distance between Blackpool and Whitehaven is 147 miles. The road distance is 93 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Whitehaven without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £16 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Whitehaven bus from?

Blackpool to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Whitehaven train from?

Blackpool to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £16 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Blackpool to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Blackpool to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Whitehaven train arrive?

Blackpool to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Whitehaven is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Whitehaven.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Whitehaven?

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 544+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Blackpool to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven / ...
3h 23m
£16–107
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from North Station to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
7h 15m
£25–39
Drive 92.5 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Whitehavencar 92.5 mi
2h 4m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Squarebus 42
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Corkickletrain Lancaster - Carlisle / ...
4h 58m
£19–24

Blackpool to Whitehaven by train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Duke Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and The Lime Kiln in around 7h 15m.

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