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The average train between Whitehaven and Edinburgh takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle
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3h 3m
£36–79

Whitehaven to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Whitehaven and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitehaven to Edinburgh? 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: 140 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

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

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