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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Whitehaven via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Oxford to Whitehaven?

The distance between Oxford and Whitehaven is 304 miles. The road distance is 263.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Oxford to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Whitehaven bus from?

Oxford to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Whitehaven train from?

Oxford to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Oxford to Whitehaven is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Oxford to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Oxford to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Whitehaven train arrive?

Oxford to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Whitehaven is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Oxford to Whitehaven.

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

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Oxford to Whitehaven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Oxford to Whitehaven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 53m
£119–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
10h 50m
£54–122
Drive 261.7 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Whitehavencar 261.7 mi
4h 53m
£64–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 29m
£120–396
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle
7h 23m
£134–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
8h 35m
£125–188
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 36m
£155–330
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 54m
£108–256
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 24m
£117–241

Oxford to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 302.2 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Whitehaven via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Duke Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Main Street in around 10h 50m.

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