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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Whitehaven takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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.

7h 49m
Duration
263 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lincoln to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lincoln and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited12h 38m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited10h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 48m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 48m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 48m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 48m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 48m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Whitehaven via Newark North Gate, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 6h 24m.

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