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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Whitby is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Whitby via York and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Burnley to Whitby?

The distance between Burnley and Whitby is 129 miles. The road distance is 104.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £25 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Burnley to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Whitby bus from?

Burnley to Whitby bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Whitby train from?

Burnley to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Whitby?

The best way to get from Burnley to Whitby is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Burnley to Whitby bus arrive?

Burnley to Whitby bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Whitby train arrive?

Burnley to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Whitby is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Burnley to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1892+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Burnley 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 Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
4h 27m
£25–75
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to York
2. Take the train from York to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
5h 11m
£23–70
Train, bus via York
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to YorkBlackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
5h 2m
Drive 104.1 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Whitby104.1 mi
2h 17m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station Stand 11Uk073
6h 25m
Bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Ormerod Road to Keighley Bus Station EntranceM4
2. Take the train from Keighley to ScarboroughThe Scarborough Spa Express
6h 42m

Burnley to Whitby by train and bus

112Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Whitby via York and Darlington in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 6h 25m.

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