The train between Wales and Whitby takes 16h 26m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Wales 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 once a week between Wales and Whitby. The service departs Wales at 5:45 PM in the evening, which arrives into Whitby at 10:11:30. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 16h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Whitby station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
Wales to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Whitby station.
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The distance between Wales and Whitby is 320 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whitby via Derby and Darlington in around 8h 16m.