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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 6 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

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 33 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitehaven to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Whitehaven to Leicester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:30
    5 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:23
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:16
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:09
    5 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:18
    5 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:12
    5 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    16:10
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:45
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:37
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:19
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:38
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:40
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:12
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    21:51
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:01
    5 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    22:51
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:38
    11 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    05:44
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:21
    10 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    06:00
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:17
    10 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    07:10
    Whitehaven
    Leicester
    Whitehaven to Leicester

About Whitehaven Station

Station name Whitehaven (WTH)
Address Whitehaven station, Station Approach, off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:30
Saturday 06:15 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

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 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 6 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 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:10.

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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.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry 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.