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

The cheapest way to get from York to Whitehaven is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between York and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Tangier Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between York and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from York to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Whitehaven via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from York to Whitehaven?

The distance between York and Whitehaven is 180 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £20 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from York to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Whitehaven bus from?

York to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Whitehaven train from?

York to Whitehaven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from York to Whitehaven is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £20 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the York to Whitehaven bus arrive?

York to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Whitehaven train arrive?

York to Whitehaven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from York to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Whitehaven is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from York to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 535+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

York to Whitehaven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

There are 5 ways to get from York to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
4h 20m
£20–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 41m
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from York to Whitehavencar 138 mi
2h 33m
£33–48
Steam train, train
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain The Dalesman East
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven / ...
6h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
7h 13m

York to Whitehaven by train

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4h 20mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from York to Whitehaven via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Tangier Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 7h 13m.

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