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How to get fromIsle of Man to Whitehavenby car ferry, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Man to Whitehaven by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Heysham to Whitehavencar car
    5h 20m
    £28–92

  2. Car ferry, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    7h 43m
    £71–126

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Preston to Corkickletrain train Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
    8h 58m
    £58–109

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    11h 14m
    £46–94

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 139.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Isle of Man and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Whitehaven. However, you can take the car ferry to Heysham then drive to Whitehaven. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Whitehaven via Liverpool, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 7h 43m.

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