The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Whitburn
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
5 h 54 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
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 £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 1 trains that leave London for Whitburn every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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£661One-way0 changes
9:155h54London15:09Whitburn£661One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Whitburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Whitburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 538 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£75 Average Price | £44 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Whitburn train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Whitburn trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 22 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:15 London | 5h54 | 15:09 Whitburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Whitburn by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Whitburn
Trains from London to Whitburn run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £25 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 538 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 538 km |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 6:10 |
Last train 18:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from London to Whitburn trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between London and Whitburn from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
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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