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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Whitehaven is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Whitehaven via Wigan North Western and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Southport to Whitehaven?

The distance between Southport and Whitehaven is 162 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Southport to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Whitehaven train from?

Southport to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Where does the Southport to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southport to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Whitehaven is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Southport to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 597+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Southport to Whitehaven - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Southport to Whitehaven by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 6m
£48–89
Drive 105.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southport to Whitehavencar 105.8 mi
2h 20m
£27–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
4h 32m
£36–66

Southport to Whitehaven by train

122Weekly Trains

4h 6mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Whitehaven via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 4h 6m.

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