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How to get fromWhitehaven to Barnard Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitehaven to Barnard Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephentrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    3h 32m
    £126–168

  2. Drive  80.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Barnard Castlecar car 80.6 mi
    1h 32m
    £21–30

  3. Bus, line 563 bus

    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Clockbus bus 563
    4h 49m
    £89–109

  4. Train, line 84 bus

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand Bbus bus 84
    5h 47m

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Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Barnard Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Barnard Castle, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Barnard Castle via Carlisle and Kirkby Stephen in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Barnard Castle via Workington, Rail Station, and Clock in around 4h 49m.

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