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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Tangier Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Halifax to Whitehaven?

The distance between Halifax and Whitehaven is 174 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 16m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Halifax to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Whitehaven bus from?

Halifax to Whitehaven bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Halifax Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Halifax to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Halifax to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 16m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Halifax to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Halifax to Whitehaven bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Halifax to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Halifax to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Whitehaven is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Halifax to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

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

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
4h 16m
£43–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
7h 34m
£20–29
Drive 111.7 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Whitehavencar 111.7 mi
2h 39m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
4h 43m
£45–92

Halifax to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Tangier Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 7h 34m.

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