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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Whitehaven
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Whitehaven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Whitehaven will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 3 trains that leave Carlisle for Whitehaven every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carlisle to Whitehaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Whitehaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 57 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Whitehaven
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Trains from Carlisle to Whitehaven run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 22:09 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Carlisle to Whitehaven trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Carlisle and Whitehaven from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Whitehaven train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Whitehaven by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitehaven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Whitehaven
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:30 Saturday 06:15 - 17:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Whitehaven is accessible as the station is flat, However platforms are very low and the stepping distance between platform and train may be difficult for some older and less mobile customers.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the Station Car Park.
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