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Liverpool to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Whitehaven takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 8m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
4h 21m
£49–96

Liverpool to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Whitehaven via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h 21m.

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