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The average train between Exeter and Whitehaven takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

8h 38m
Duration
396 mi
Distance
£181
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
8h 8m
£151–241

Exeter to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited15h 31m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited15h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 396.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Whitehaven via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 8h 8m.

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