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The average train between Whitehaven and Scarborough takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 18m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
  3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
  4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
5h 22m
£68–139

Whitehaven to Scarborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Whitehaven and Scarborough. 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 Scarborough at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express6h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 25m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitehaven to Scarborough? 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 Scarborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Scarborough via Carlisle, Newcastle, and York in around 5h 22m.

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