The average bus between Skipton and Whitby takes 9h 27m and the fastest bus takes 6h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skipton 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 twice daily between Skipton and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Whitby at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilkley Bus Station and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skipton 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 Skipton to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Whitby station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Skipton to Whitby bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.
Skipton to Whitby bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Boyes station.
Book your Skipton to Whitby bus tickets online with The Keighley Bus Company, First Leeds and Yorkshire Coastliner.
The distance between Skipton and Whitby is 108.2 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Boyes via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 35m.