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How to get fromAberdeen to Whitehavenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    6h 1m
    £84–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    9h 8m
    £43–63

  3. Drive  249 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Whitehavencar car 249 mi
    4h 30m
    £62–89

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    6h 7m
    £64–94

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    10h 12m
    £45–69

Aberdeen to Whitehaven by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Whitehaven via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 9h 8m.

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