The average train between Holyhead and Whitby takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 1:05 PM which arrives into Whitby at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Whitby station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Holyhead to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Holyhead to Whitby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Holyhead and Whitby is 293.9 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Whitby via Manchester Oxford Road and Middlesbrough in around 8h 43m.
