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How to get fromWhitehaven to Isle of Manby car, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Whitehaven to Isle of Man by car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Heyshamcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    5h 23m
    $39–125

  2. Train, car ferry via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h
    $99–172

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Corkickle to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h 19m
    $90–156

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 227.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Whitehaven to Isle of Man. However, you can drive to Heysham then take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitehaven to Isle of Man Douglas via Carlisle, Wigan North Western, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool James Street, and Liverpool in around 8h.

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