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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Whitehaven takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

6h 18m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Leicester to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leicester and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsLumoNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLumoAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Whitehaven via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 6h 19m.

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