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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Whitby is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Whitby via King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Brighton to Whitby?

The distance between Brighton and Whitby is 299 miles. The road distance is 300.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Brighton to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Whitby bus from?

Brighton to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Whitby train from?

Brighton to Whitby train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Whitby?

The best way to get from Brighton to Whitby is to bus which takes 11h 1m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Brighton to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Whitby train arrive?

Brighton to Whitby train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Whitby is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Brighton to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Whitby.

Brighton to Whitby - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Brighton 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to York
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
6h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10
11h 1m
£44–89
Drive 298.7 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Whitby298.7 mi
5h 47m
£73–106
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
8h 41m
£93–329
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
7h 8m
£69–192
Train via York
1. Take the train from Brighton to Stevenage
2. Take the train from Stevenage to York
3. Take the train from York to Scarborough
7h 21m
£75–232
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station426 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes840
12h 50m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
8h 42m
£118–263
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
8h 47m
£82–208
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
9h 36m
£126–354

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Whitby.

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Distance: 297 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand 8, and Market Place in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Whitby via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 7h 8m.

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