Plan the journey that suits you
Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Whitehaven to Balham for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Whitehaven
- Departure station
- Whitehaven station guide
- Address
-
- Station Rd, CA28 6XQ
Operators serving Whitehaven
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Whitehaven
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (£3/day)
Explore the area around Whitehaven
- The Beacon
- St Bees Head
About your departure station
Established in 1847 by the Whitehaven Junction Railway, Whitehaven station originally served this important coal port.
The station was rebuilt in 1874 with more substantial facilities as the towns mining industry expanded.
Though coal shipping declined, the station survived as a vital transport link for West Cumbria.
Recent heritage led renovations have restored some original features while modernizing facilities.
Whitehaven represents how industrial port stations adapted to changing economic circumstances, maintaining their role as community hubs through periods of both prosperity and decline.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Whitehaven to Balham?
Open the ticket search and enter Whitehaven as your departure station and Balham as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Whitehaven and Balham?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.