The average train between Scunthorpe and Whitehaven takes 6h 22m 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.
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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Scunthorpe to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Whitehaven train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Whitehaven is 219.5 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Whitehaven via Doncaster, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 5h 47m.