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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Whitby is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Whitby is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Boyes via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Whitby via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Whitby?

The distance between Birmingham and Whitby is 183 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Birmingham to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Whitby bus from?

Birmingham to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Whitby train from?

Birmingham to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Whitby?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Whitby is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Birmingham to Whitby bus arrive?

Birmingham to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Whitby train arrive?

Birmingham to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Whitby is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Birmingham to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1922+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
5h 22m
Drive 170.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Whitbycar 170.9 mi
3h 15m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain Darlington - Whitby
5h 27m
£44–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 8m
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 48m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Whitby.

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Distance: 182.1 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Whitby via Darlington in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Boyes via Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 8m.

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