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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Tangier Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Corkickle via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Whitehaven?

The distance between Sheffield and Whitehaven is 174 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sheffield to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Whitehaven bus from?

Sheffield to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Whitehaven train from?

Sheffield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Whitehaven is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Sheffield to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Whitehaven train arrive?

Sheffield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Whitehaven is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Sheffield to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 534+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
5h 27m
£23–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
7h 4m
£30–44
Drive 145.2 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Whitehavencar 145.2 mi
3h 18m
£36–52
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
5h 50m
£32–95

Sheffield to Whitehaven by train

7Weekly Trains

5h 27mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Whitehaven.

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Distance: 173 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Corkickle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Tangier Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 7h 4m.

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