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How to get fromAberystwyth to Whitbyby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain
    8h 33m
    £57–164
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus133 / ...
    11h 21m
    £41–80
  3. Drive 236.6 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Whitbycar236.6 mi
    4h 49m
    £60–86
  4. Train via Middlesbrough

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
    4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
    9h 52m
    £50–170
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1busT2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain
    11h 40m

Aberystwyth to Whitby by train, tram, and bus

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bus Station via Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, Manchester Victoria, Scarborough, and Railway Station Stop S in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 11h 21m.

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