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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Bangor is to bus and train which costs £70 - £130 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Bangor is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 48m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Bangor?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Bangor?

The distance between Whitehaven and Bangor is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Bangor without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 48m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Whitehaven to Bangor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Bangor train from?

Whitehaven to Bangor train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Bangor train arrive?

Whitehaven to Bangor train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

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

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Where can I stay near Bangor?

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Whitehaven to Bangor - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitehaven to Bangor by train, car, car ferry, or bus

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
5h 48m
£86–153
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain
8h 57m
£70–125
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Far Sawreycar
2. Take the carferry from Far Sawrey to Ferry Nabcarferry
3. Drive from Ferry Nab to Bangorcar
4h
Train
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Corkickle - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
6h 38m
£92–163

Whitehaven to Bangor by train

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Distance: 233.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Bangor (Gwynedd) via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 48m.

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