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Swansea to Whitehaven trains

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The average train between Swansea and Whitehaven takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

8h 43m
Duration
363 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Swansea to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited13h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 21m • 2 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: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Whitehaven via Crewe and Carlisle in around 7h 54m.

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