What is the cheapest way to get from Axminster to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Whitby is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Axminster to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Bus Station via County Hall, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Axminster and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Whitby via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Axminster to Whitby?

The distance between Axminster and Whitby is 402 miles. The road distance is 317.9 miles.

How do I travel from Axminster to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Axminster to Whitby without a car is to train via York which takes 8h 4m and costs £70 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Axminster to Whitby?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Axminster to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Whitby bus from?

Axminster to Whitby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Whitby train from?

Axminster to Whitby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Axminster to Whitby?

The best way to get from Axminster to Whitby is to train via York which takes 8h 4m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Axminster to Whitby bus arrive?

Axminster to Whitby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Where does the Axminster to Whitby train arrive?

Axminster to Whitby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Axminster to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Whitby is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Axminster to Whitby.

How do I get a train ticket from Axminster to Whitby?

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

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Axminster to Whitby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Axminster to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to York
3. Take the train from York to Scarborough
8h 4m
£75–238
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
8h 50m
£72–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Station106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11
12h 43m
Drive 316 mi
1. Drive from Axminster to Whitby316 mi
5h 44m
£79–114
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
9h 9m
£140–296
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
9h 2m
£102–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scarborough
11h 26m
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes840
14h 10m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
9h 30m
£103–337
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
8h 1m
£115–227
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
8h 38m
£122–376

Axminster to Whitby by train, subway, foot, and bus

116Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.4 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Bus Station via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, York, Scarborough, and Railway Station Stop S in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 12h 43m.

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