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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Whitehaven is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Whitehaven?

The distance between Glasgow and Whitehaven is 141 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Glasgow to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Whitehaven bus from?

Glasgow to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Whitehaven train from?

Glasgow to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Whitehaven is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Glasgow to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glasgow to Whitehaven train arrive?

Glasgow to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Whitehaven is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Glasgow to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

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Glasgow to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 1m
£36–88
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Duke Streetbus 30
4h 27m
£17–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 47m
£27–48
Drive 132.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Whitehavencar 132.2 mi
2h 23m
£33–48

Glasgow to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 140.2 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Duke Street via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 4h 27m.

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