The average train between Oxford and Whitehaven takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 every 2 hours between Oxford and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Oxford to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Oxford to Whitehaven train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and Whitehaven is 347.5 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Whitehaven via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 53m.