There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
5h 35m£60–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
6h 49m£20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
6h 16m£27–46Drive 122.6 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Whitehavencar 122.6 mi
2h 54m£31–44Train
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
5h 37m£52–99
Wakefield to Whitehaven by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Tangier Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Whitehaven via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Wakefield and Whitehaven is 200 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 35m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven, including transfers.
Wakefield to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Wakefield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 35m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Whitehaven via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Tangier Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wakefield to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Wakefield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Whitehaven is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Wakefield to Whitehaven.
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