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Outbound fromPlymouth to Whitehaven by train
It takes an average of 12h 16m to travel from Plymouth to Whitehaven by train, over a distance of around 289 miles (466 km). There are normally 13 trains per day travelling from Plymouth to Whitehaven and tickets for this journey start from £250.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:54 | |
| Departure station | Plymouth | |
| Arrival station | Whitehaven | |
| Journey time | From 7h 51m | |
| Distance | 289 miles (466 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £250.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Plymouth to Whitehaven by train
Looking to travel from Plymouth to Whitehaven by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 12 hours 16 minutes to travel from Plymouth to Whitehaven by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 51 minutes though. You'll usually find 13 trains per day running along the 289 miles (466 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Whitehaven, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to Whitehaven. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Plymouth to Whitehaven in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £250.30.
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Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Whitehaven
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Plymouth to Whitehaven is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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