The average train between Cheltenham and Whitehaven takes 6h 40m 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.
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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 9m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Birmingham New Street station and Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Cheltenham to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitehaven station.
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The distance between Cheltenham and Whitehaven is 311.1 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Whitehaven via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 18m.