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Trip Overview

The average train between Whitehaven and Cardiff takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 2m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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  1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
6h 58m
£82–174

Whitehaven to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Whitehaven and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperTransport for Wales12h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitehaven to Cardiff? 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 Whitehaven to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 58m.

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