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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £26 - £75 and takes 12h.

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 43m 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 27m.

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 27m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 27m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £75 and takes 12h.

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 43m 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 532+ 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

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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 27m
£42–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place 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 / ...
12h
£27–75
Drive 276.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Whitehaven276.1 mi
5h 43m
£69–99
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 44m
£66–199
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 28m
£70–159
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Corkickle
9h 49m
£63–183
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 31m
£60–231
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
8h 1m
£73–206
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 18m
£91–234

Cardiff to Whitehaven by train

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Whitehaven via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, Workington, and Workington in around 12h.

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