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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Whitburn
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£67
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£67
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
5 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
5 h 54 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
538 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Whitburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Whitburn will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from London to Whitburn, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 538 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 54 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.
9:155h54London15:09Whitburn£671One-way0 changes
- 9:155h54London15:09Whitburn£671One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Whitburn
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Whitburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a train costs an average of £223.
Distance: 538 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£223 Average Price | £208 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £105 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitburn:
A coach is £136 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Whitburn costing on average £208.
A coach is £150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitburn costing on average £223.
Other travel options to Whitburn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Coach takes on average 10h 24m.
You'll arrive about 1h 35m sooner (5h 56m by train vs 7h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £223 compared to roughly £105 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Whitburn train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Whitburn trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 London | 5h54 | 15:09 Whitburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Whitburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Whitburn run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £223 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 538 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 538 km |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £223 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 6:10 |
Last train 18:30 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London to Whitburn trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Whitburn from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Whitburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Whitburn 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 Whitburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Whitburn
Most London to Whitburn trains use the London Kings Cross to Armadale station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Whitburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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