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Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Leicester (LEI)

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16

train journeys
per day

166

miles (268 kms)

5hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

06:29 / 20:34

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Whitehaven and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitehaven to Leicester is approximately 166 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 14 mins.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Whitehaven and Leicester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitehaven to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 53 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Whitehaven to Leicester

Journeys from Whitehaven to Leicester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:29
    5 hrs 42 mins3 changes
    12:11
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:24
    5 hrs 47 mins3 changes
    13:11
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:16
    5 hrs 47 mins3 changes
    14:03
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:09
    5 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    15:02
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:18
    5 hrs 53 mins4 changes
    15:11
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:12
    5 hrs 59 mins4 changes
    16:11
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:51
    6 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    17:06
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:45
    5 hrs 27 mins3 changes
    17:12
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:37
    5 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    18:16
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:19
    5 hrs 55 mins4 changes
    19:14
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:38
    6 hrs 24 mins3 changes
    20:02
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:38
    5 hrs 36 mins3 changes
    20:14
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:41
    5 hrs 36 mins3 changes
    21:17
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:13
    5 hrs 51 mins3 changes
    22:04
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:01
    6 hrs 17 mins3 changes
    23:18
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:22
    11 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    07:12
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester

About Whitehaven Station

Station name Whitehaven (WTH)
AddressWhitehaven station, Station Approach, off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 18:30
Saturday 06:15 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
AddressLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed byEM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Whitehaven and Leicester

The travel time between Whitehaven and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 14 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitehaven and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:29, and the last train of the day leaves at 20:34.

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Amenities on trains between Whitehaven and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Whitehaven & Leicester. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Whitehaven and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Whitehaven and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.