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Cheltenham to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Whitehaven takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.

6h 34m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
6h 19m
£98–163

Cheltenham to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Whitehaven via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 19m.

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