The average train between Russell Square and Whitby takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Russell Square 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 every 4 hours between Russell Square and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Russell Square is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Whitby at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Russell Square 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 Russell Square to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Russell Square station and arriving at Whitby station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Russell Square to Whitby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
Russell Square to Whitby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Russell Square to Whitby train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Russell Square and Whitby is 331.4 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Whitby via York and Middlesbrough in around 5h 55m.