The average bus between Harwich and Whitby takes 21h 46m and the fastest bus takes 18h 7m. There is at least one bus per day from Harwich to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Harwich and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 4:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Whitby at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 21h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harwich to Whitby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Whitby station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.
Harwich to Whitby bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Railway Station.
Harwich to Whitby bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Boyes station.
The distance between Harwich and Whitby is 310 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Boyes via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 54m.