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Durham to Whitehaven trains

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The average train between Durham and Whitehaven takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 19m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 54m
£37–73

Durham to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Whitehaven via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 54m.

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