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The cheapest and fastest trains from Whitehaven to Swansea
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£211
Average price
£211
Fastest journey
6 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
326 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Whitehaven to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitehaven to Swansea will cost around £211 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £211.
Fast trains
To travel from Whitehaven to Swansea you need to make at least 2 changes.

06:297h09
Whitehaven13:38Swansea
£2111One-way
2 changes

08:167h22
Whitehaven15:38Swansea
£2111One-way
2 changes

10:516h48
Whitehaven17:39Swansea
£2111One-way
2 changes

12:377h01
Whitehaven19:38Swansea
£2111One-way
2 changes

14:387h21
Whitehaven21:59Swansea
£2111One-way
2 changes

10:516h48
Whitehaven17:39Swansea
£2541One-way
3 changes

10:516h48
Whitehaven17:39Swansea
£2111One-way
2 changes

12:377h01
Whitehaven19:38Swansea
£2541One-way
3 changes

12:377h01
Whitehaven19:38Swansea
£2111One-way
2 changes

06:297h09
Whitehaven13:38Swansea
£2541One-way
3 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whitehaven to Swansea
Trains from Whitehaven to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £214 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 326 km |
Average train duration 9h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £214 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 48m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 10:54 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Whitehaven to Swansea trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Whitehaven and Swansea from £214. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 48m
Cheapest Price
£212
Northern Rail (3) frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Whitehaven to Swansea train
FAQs: Travel by train from Whitehaven to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Whitehaven to Swansea.

The train distance from Whitehaven to Swansea is 326 km.
The train journey from Whitehaven to Swansea covers a distance of 326 km and takes approximately 6h 48m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Whitehaven to Swansea leaves at 4:59.
Booking trains from Whitehaven to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Whitehaven to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £214, while the average price tends to be around £233.
The last train from Whitehaven to Swansea departs at 10:54.
The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Swansea is by train, costing approximately £214.
Trains from Whitehaven to Swansea run approximately 6 times per day.
The train station in Whitehaven that goes to Swansea is Whitehaven station (WTH), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Whitehaven to Swansea.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Whitehaven to Swansea.
Yes, you can take the train from Whitehaven to Swansea.
There is no night train service from Whitehaven to Swansea.
To travel from Whitehaven to Swansea, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Whitehaven and Swansea
Whitehaven
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Whitehaven is Whitehaven. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Whitehaven for your trip from Whitehaven to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:30 Saturday 06:15 - 17:00 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Whitehaven
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the Station Car Park.
The major train station for arrivals in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your journey to Swansea from Whitehaven.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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