Halifax to Whitehaven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Whitehaven takes 4h 27m 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 27m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £60
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best

Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain

4h 21m

£41–100

Halifax to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Halifax and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:31 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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:30 PM → 7:56 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 9:11 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 11:10 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
10:30 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
8h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 5:24 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
2:27 PM → 6:18 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 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.