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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Sheffield is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Sheffield is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Waingate/CG19 via Main Street, Halston Hotel and Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Sheffield via Carlisle and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Sheffield?

The distance between Whitehaven and Sheffield is 203 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Sheffield without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 8m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Whitehaven to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Sheffield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Sheffield train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Sheffield is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 8m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Sheffield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitehaven to Sheffield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Sheffield is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Whitehaven to Sheffield.

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

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Where can I stay near Sheffield?

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

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
5h 8m
£42–129
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
2. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 35m
£25–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
7h 15m
£31–43
Drive 145.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Sheffieldcar 145.7 mi
3h 18m
£36–52

Whitehaven to Sheffield by train

79Weekly Trains

5h 8mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Sheffield.

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Sheffield via Carlisle and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Waingate/CG19 via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Meadowhall Interchange/A3 in around 7h 15m.

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