There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
5h 35m£23–169Bus
- Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
7h 1m£28–46Drive 185.3 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Whitehavencar 185.3 mi
3h 24m£46–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus E1
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
9h 20m
Dundee to Whitehaven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Dundee Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Tangier Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Dundee and Whitehaven is 199 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £23 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Dundee to Whitehaven, including transfers.
Dundee to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Whitehaven is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £23 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Tangier Street via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Whitehaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Slessor Gardens to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundee to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.
Dundee to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Whitehaven is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Dundee to Whitehaven.
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