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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Whitehaven via Nuneaton, Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Leicester to Whitehaven?

The distance between Leicester and Whitehaven is 260 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Leicester to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Whitehaven bus from?

Leicester to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Whitehaven train from?

Leicester to Whitehaven train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Leicester to Whitehaven is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Leicester to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Leicester to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Leicester to Whitehaven train arrive?

Leicester to Whitehaven train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Whitehaven is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Leicester to Whitehaven.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Whitehaven?

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Leicester to Whitehaven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 19m
£61–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
9h 41m
£28–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 158
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
8h 35m
£73–125
Drive 209.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Whitehavencar 209.1 mi
4h 4m
£51–74
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain
6h 47m
£97–173

Leicester to Whitehaven by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.4 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Whitehaven via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Duke Street via M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 9h 41m.

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