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How to Travel from

Cardiff to Whitehaven

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$227.84
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Birmingham to Penrith
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Whitehaven
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19
Train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$29.11
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Whitehaven
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$16.46
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$26.58
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Kingsway GD to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Stagecoach West

Phone:
0345 241 8000
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workington
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven is to night bus and train which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Whitehaven via Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

The distance between Cardiff and Whitehaven is 511 km. The road distance is 475.7 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Whitehaven without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 7m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Whitehaven train from?

Cardiff to Whitehaven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 7m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 12h 3m. There are no good options to train between Cardiff to Whitehaven.

Where does the Cardiff to Whitehaven train arrive?

Cardiff to Whitehaven train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Whitehaven is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Cardiff to Whitehaven.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Whitehaven?

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 452+ hotels available in Whitehaven. Prices start at $62.11 per night.
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