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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Whitehaven is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Whitehaven via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Durham to Whitehaven?

The distance between Durham and Whitehaven is 114 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Durham to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Whitehaven train from?

Durham to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.

Where does the Durham to Whitehaven train arrive?

Durham to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Durham to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Whitehaven is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Durham to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 614+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Durham to Whitehaven - 3 ways to travel via train, line 684 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 50m
£40–84
Drive 101.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Whitehavencar 101.1 mi
2h 10m
£25–36
Line 684 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 684 / ...
2. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
6h 37m

Durham to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 113.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Whitehaven via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 50m.

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