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The average train between Whitehaven and Durham takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 3m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
3h 27m
£37–73

Whitehaven to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Whitehaven and Durham. 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 Durham at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 55m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country9h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitehaven to Durham? 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 Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Durham via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 27m.

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