The average train between Inverness and Whitehaven takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Inverness and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness 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.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Inverness to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Inverness to Whitehaven train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Inverness and Whitehaven is 328.2 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Whitehaven via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 54m.