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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven is to bus and train which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Whitehaven via Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

The distance between Cardiff and Whitehaven is 319 miles. The road distance is 277.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 9m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Whitehaven train from?

Cardiff to Whitehaven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 9m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Whitehaven train arrive?

Cardiff to Whitehaven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Whitehaven is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 545+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Cardiff to Whitehaven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaven
7h 9m
£56–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
11h 54m
£29–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Corkickle
10h 54m
£36–66
Drive 276.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Whitehaven276.1 mi
5h 42m
£69–100
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaven
7h 25m
£62–179
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Whitehaven
8h 31m
£73–144
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaven
7h 12m
£56–217
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaven
7h 50m
£68–207
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaven
8h
£92–274

Cardiff to Whitehaven by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whitehaven via Crewe and Carlisle in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Whitehaven via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, Workington, and Workington in around 11h 54m.

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