The average bus between Whitby and Wakefield takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitby to Wakefield. 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 3 times a day between Whitby and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 11:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitby to Wakefield? 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 Whitby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Wakefield station via Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Whitby to Wakefield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.
Whitby to Wakefield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
The distance between Whitby and Wakefield is 106.3 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 30m.