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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Cockermouth, Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Cardiff?

The distance between Whitehaven and Cardiff is 319 miles. The road distance is 278.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 3m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Cardiff bus from?

Whitehaven to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cockermouth station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 3m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Cardiff bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Cardiff is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Whitehaven to Cardiff.

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

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Whitehaven to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 3m
£47–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 4m
£32–85
Drive 276.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cardiffcar 276.5 mi
5h 45m
£68–99
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 13m
£46–162
Train
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
2. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 29m
£68–171
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 8m
£64–282
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 4m
£56–210
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 29m
£58–240

Whitehaven to Cardiff by train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff.

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Sophia Gardens via Cockermouth, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 4m.

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