The average train between Accrington and Whitby takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Accrington 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Accrington and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Whitby at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Accrington 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 train from Accrington to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Whitby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Accrington to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Accrington to Whitby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Accrington and Whitby is 139.8 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 5h 51m.