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Darlington to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Whitehaven takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 21m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

best
  1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
  2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
4h 4m
£44–87

Darlington to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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 Darlington to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Whitehaven via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 4m.

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