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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Bristol is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Bus Station via Cockermouth, Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Bristol?

The distance between Whitehaven and Bristol is 323 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Whitehaven to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Bristol bus from?

Whitehaven to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cockermouth station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Bristol?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Bristol is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Bristol bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Bristol is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Whitehaven to Bristol.

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

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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Whitehaven to Bristol - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Whitehaven to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 55m
£126–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
11h 3m
£57–132
Drive 276.3 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Bristolcar 276.3 mi
4h 51m
£68–98
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5h 59m
£67–160
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Corkickle - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 38m
£143–223
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
5h 40m
£81–221
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
6h 15m
£93–216
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 24m
£149–352

Whitehaven to Bristol by train

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Distance: 320.8 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Bristol Temple Meads via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Bus Station via Cockermouth, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 3m.

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