Rome2Rio

Scunthorpe to Whitehaven trains

Find Transport to Whitehaven

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Whitehaven takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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.

6h 27m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Scunthorpe to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Scunthorpe and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited11h 49m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited10h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 59m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Whitehaven via Doncaster, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 5h 50m.

Operators