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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Perth to Whitehaven?

The distance between Perth and Whitehaven is 197 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Perth to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Whitehaven bus from?

Perth to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Whitehaven train from?

Perth to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Perth to Whitehaven is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Perth to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Perth to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Whitehaven train arrive?

Perth to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Whitehaven is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Perth to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
5h 11m
£63–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
7h 34m
£28–46
Drive 172.1 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Whitehavencar 172.1 mi
3h 9m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
5h 14m
£69–112

Perth to Whitehaven by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 7h 34m.

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