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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Whitby is to bus via Leeds which costs £12 - £18 and takes 8h 18m.

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 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Boyes via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

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 192 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 which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 National Express, 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 train which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Whitby bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 47m 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?

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Birkenhead to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain Darlington - Whitby
5h 26m
£68–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 38m
£12–42
Drive 146.5 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Whitbycar 146.5 mi
2h 47m
£36–52
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
6h 11m
£63–118
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stopbus Uk930 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
8h 18m
£12–18

Birkenhead to Whitby by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Whitby.

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Distance: 190.8 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Whitby via Darlington in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Boyes via Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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