The average train between Penrith Station and Whitehaven takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith Station 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 hourly between Penrith Station and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith Station is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith Station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Whitehaven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Penrith Station to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith Station to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Penrith Station to Whitehaven train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith Station and Whitehaven is 55.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Whitehaven hourly. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 1h 9m.