What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Tangier Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Whitehaven?

The distance between Aberdeen and Whitehaven is 269 miles. The road distance is 250.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Whitehaven without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Whitehaven bus from?

Aberdeen to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Whitehaven train from?

Aberdeen to Whitehaven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Whitehaven train arrive?

Aberdeen to Whitehaven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Whitehaven is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Aberdeen to Whitehaven.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Whitehaven?

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

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Aberdeen to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
5h 45m
£65–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
8h 43m
£38–53
Drive 249 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Whitehavencar 249 mi
4h 30m
£62–90
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 7m
£85–162

Aberdeen to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 267.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Tangier Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 8h 43m.

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