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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Perth is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Perth is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Bus Station via Main Street, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Perth. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Perth via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Perth?

The distance between Whitehaven and Perth is 197 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Perth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 4m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Whitehaven to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Perth bus from?

Whitehaven to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Perth?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Perth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 4m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Perth bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Perth is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Whitehaven to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 572+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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

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 Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
5h 4m
£58–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 9m
£25–43
Drive 171.9 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Perthcar 171.9 mi
3h 9m
£43–61
Train
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 32m
£60–108

Whitehaven to Perth by train

131Weekly Trains

5h 4mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.5 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Perth via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Bus Station via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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