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Bradford to Whitehaven trains

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The average train between Bradford and Whitehaven takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford to Whitehaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 39m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
4h 29m
£45–105

Bradford to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bradford and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited15h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Whitehaven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bradford to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle in around 4h 29m.

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