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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.

6h 40m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited12h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited12h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 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
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 12m • 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 9m • 2 changes
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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.

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  • Distance: 276.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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 18m.

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