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Swansea to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Whitehaven takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.

9h 10m
Duration
363 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
  4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
8h 25m
£98–208

Swansea to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited12h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 29m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 19m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 39m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 37m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 54m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 29m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 362.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Whitehaven via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 8h 25m.

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