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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Scotland to Whitehaven?

The distance between Scotland and Whitehaven is 141 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Scotland to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Whitehaven bus from?

Scotland to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Whitehaven train from?

Scotland to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Scotland to Whitehaven is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Scotland to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Whitehaven train arrive?

Scotland to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Whitehaven is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Scotland to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 1m
£47–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
4h 45m
£17–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 47m
£33–72
Drive 132.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Whitehavencar 132.2 mi
2h 23m
£32–47

Scotland to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 140.2 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Duke Street via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 4h 45m.

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