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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Whitby is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Whitby via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Whitby?

The distance between Birkenhead and Whitby is 164 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Birkenhead to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Whitby bus from?

Birkenhead to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Whitby train from?

Birkenhead to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Whitby?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Whitby is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Whitby bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Whitby train arrive?

Birkenhead to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Whitby is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Birkenhead to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Whitby.

Birkenhead to Whitby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Birkenhead to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
5h 8m
£30–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill InterchangeUk072
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station Stand 11Uk073
7h 35m
£18–40
Drive 146.5 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Whitby146.5 mi
2h 46m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to DarlingtonLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Darlington to WhitbyDarlington - Whitby
5h 26m
£34–76
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbrough
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitby
6h 2m
£35–115
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes840
7h 48m

Birkenhead to Whitby by train and bus

103Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand 8, and Market Place in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Whitby via Darlington in around 5h 26m.

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