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Oldham to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oldham and Whitehaven takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldham 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 48m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
4h 47m
£41–97

Oldham to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Oldham and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 8m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 8m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 8m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 38m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oldham 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 Oldham to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Whitehaven via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Carlisle in around 4h 47m.

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