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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to bus and train which costs £13 - £35 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Tangier Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Whitehaven via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Whitehaven?

The distance between Wakefield and Whitehaven is 200 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 30m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakefield to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 30m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Wakefield to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakefield to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Whitehaven is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Wakefield to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 537+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Wakefield to Whitehaven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
5h 30m
£38–132
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 / ...
6h 7m
£13–32
Drive 122.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Whitehavencar 122.9 mi
2h 53m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
5h 37m
£30–57
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
6h 47m
£19–33

Wakefield to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 198.8 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Whitehaven via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Tangier Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 47m.

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