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Halifax to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Whitehaven takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 28m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
4h 13m
£43–100

Halifax to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Halifax and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax 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 Halifax to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle in around 4h 13m.

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