There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge 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- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
5h 58m£52–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
9h 56m£26–51Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
6h 9m£81–137Drive 200.9 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Whitbycar 200.9 mi
3h 41m£50–71Train via Middlesbrough
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Eaglescliffetrain
- Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Whitbytrain
6h 32m£73–126
Cambridge to Whitby by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Whitby is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Whitby is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Boyes via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Whitby via Peterborough and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Cambridge and Whitby is 214 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cambridge to Whitby, including transfers.
Cambridge to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Whitby via Peterborough and Darlington in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Boyes via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 56m.
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
Train from Peterborough to Eaglescliffe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Eaglescliffe to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Cambridge to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Whitby is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Cambridge to Whitby.
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