The average train between Whitby and Manchester takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby to Manchester. 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 Whitby and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Manchester station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Whitby to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Whitby to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Whitby and Manchester is 154.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Manchester Victoria via Middlesbrough in around 4h 40m.