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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Whitby is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Boyes via London Heathrow Airport and Rougier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Whitby via Reading, Paddington, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Whitby?

The distance between Bournemouth and Whitby is 396 miles. The road distance is 318.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Bournemouth to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Whitby bus from?

Bournemouth to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Whitby train from?

Bournemouth to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Whitby?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Whitby is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Whitby bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Whitby train arrive?

Bournemouth to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Whitby is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Bournemouth to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1968+ hotels available in Whitby.

Bournemouth to Whitby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth 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
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain
4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
8h 14m
£163–301
Drive 317 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Whitbycar 317 mi
5h 32m
£78–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Boyesbus 840
12h 1m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
7h 15m
£110–253
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
8h 59m
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
12h 3m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
8h 38m
£80–318
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 50m
£112–257
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
9h 56m
£90–213

Bournemouth to Whitby by train and subway

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.5 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Whitby via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Boyes via London Heathrow Airport, York, and Rougier Street in around 12h 1m.

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