Colchester to Whitehaven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Whitehaven takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

7h 1m
Duration: 391 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
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Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain

6h 36m

£104–224

Colchester to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Colchester and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:06 PM → 9:21 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
10:06 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
8h 51m • 3 changes
11:03 PM → 11:21 AM
Arrives next day
12h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Whitehaven via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 36m.

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