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Preston to Whitehaven train route details

First train
First train
05:18
Last train
Last train
23:10
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Whitehaven
Journey time
Journey time
2h 21m
Distance
Distance
66 miles
Price
Price
€3.73*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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23:10
7h 57m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
07:07
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Corkickle
Northern
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