There are 10 ways to get from Axminster to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
8h 31m£114–215Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 10m£31–47Drive 315.7 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Whitbycar 315.7 mi
5h 47m£79–114Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
8h 51m£60–144Train
- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
9h 1m£146–252Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 13m£128–190Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 59m£39–63Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
8h 2m£130–268Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
9h 12m£136–323Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
9h 36m£133–310
Axminster to Whitby by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Whitby is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Boyes via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
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 1m.
The distance between Axminster and Whitby is 394 miles. The road distance is 317.5 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Axminster to Whitby, including transfers.
Axminster to Whitby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Axminster to Whitby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Whitby is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £260 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Boyes via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Axminster to Whitby via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Rail Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Axminster to Whitby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Axminster to Whitby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Whitby is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Axminster to Whitby.
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