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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Whitehaven is to bus and train which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Tangier Street via Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Leeds to Whitehaven?

The distance between Leeds and Whitehaven is 152 miles. The road distance is 118.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £16 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Leeds to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Whitehaven bus from?

Leeds to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Whitehaven train from?

Leeds to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Leeds to Whitehaven is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £16 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Leeds to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Leeds to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Leeds to Whitehaven train arrive?

Leeds to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Whitehaven is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Leeds to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 533+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Leeds to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 33m
£16–83
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 35m
£13–32
Drive 117.7 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Whitehavencar 117.7 mi
2h 46m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
5h 11m
£19–34

Leeds to Whitehaven by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leeds to Whitehaven.

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Tangier Street via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 5h 11m.

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