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Sunderland to Whitehaven trains

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The average train between Sunderland and Whitehaven takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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.

3h 38m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 38m
£37–67

Sunderland to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sunderland and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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  • Distance: 111.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 3h 38m.

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