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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Reading is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Reading is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Reading. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Reading via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Reading?

The distance between Whitehaven and Reading is 331 miles. The road distance is 289.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Reading without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Whitehaven to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Reading train from?

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

Where does the Whitehaven to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Reading is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Whitehaven to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Whitehaven to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Whitehaven to Reading by train, car, plane, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
7h 6m
£135–223
Drive 288 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Readingcar 288 mi
5h 23m
£70–102
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 47m
£97–368
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Corkickle - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 26m
£140–232
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 Readingtrain
9h 25m
£131–216
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 37m
£118–419
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 1m
£127–354
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 10m
£122–339
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 5m
£109–292
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
7h 16m
£147–283
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 34m
£120–282

Whitehaven to Reading by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.4 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Reading via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 6m.

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