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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Little Germany W and arriving at Duke Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Bradford Interchange and arriving at Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Bradford to Whitehaven?

The distance between Bradford and Whitehaven is 181 miles. The road distance is 108.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Bradford to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Whitehaven bus from?

Bradford to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Whitehaven train from?

Bradford to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.

Train or bus from Bradford to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Bradford to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Bradford to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Bradford to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Bradford to Whitehaven train arrive?

Bradford to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Bradford to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Whitehaven is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Bradford to Whitehaven.

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

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
4h 28m
£52–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
7h 16m
£20–29
Drive 108.1 mi
1. Drive from Bradford to Whitehavencar 108.1 mi
2h 27m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle
4h 56m
£56–112

Bradford to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Germany W to Duke Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 7h 16m.

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