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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 43m.

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 43m and costs £65 - £100.

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 6h 54m.

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 6h 54m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Cardiff train from?

Whitehaven to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven 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 43m to drive from Whitehaven to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Whitehaven to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
6h 54m
£61–204
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 55m
£48–209
Drive 276.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cardiff276.5 mi
5h 43m
£68–98
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 21m
£52–166
Train
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester PiccadillyCorkickle - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 27m
£57–139
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 26m
£56–199
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 25m
£88–256

Whitehaven to Cardiff by train

113Weekly Trains

6h 54mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Cardiff.

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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 6h 54m.

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