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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Whitehaven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitehaven

With a population of 24,803, Whitehaven is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Whitehaven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Whitehaven

Whitehaven in May
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitehaven in May
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitehaven

Plane

Although Whitehaven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 83 miles from Whitehaven. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Whitehaven departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Whitehaven, followed by Arriva. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Whitehaven Parton, Cumb is the busiest station in Whitehaven. Another popular train station is Whitehaven, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitehaven is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 92 miles from Whitehaven. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Whitehaven using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Whitehaven takes 115 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 415 miles.

Plane

Although Whitehaven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 83 miles from Whitehaven. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Whitehaven departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Whitehaven, followed by Arriva. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Whitehaven Parton, Cumb is the busiest station in Whitehaven. Another popular train station is Whitehaven, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitehaven is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 92 miles from Whitehaven. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Whitehaven using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Whitehaven takes 115 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Whitehaven

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitehaven

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitehaven

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitehaven

Most booked hotels in Whitehaven

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Lismore Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Georgian House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£178+
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Parkside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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The Mansion
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Moresby Hall
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Whitehaven

Hiring a car in Whitehaven costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Whitehaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Whitehaven is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Whitehaven costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Whitehaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Whitehaven is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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