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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Whitby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Boyes via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Whitby via Manchester Victoria and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Chester to Whitby?

The distance between Chester and Whitby is 173 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Chester to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Whitby bus from?

Chester to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Whitby train from?

Chester to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Whitby?

The best way to get from Chester to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Chester to Whitby bus arrive?

Chester to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Whitby train arrive?

Chester to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Chester to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Whitby is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Chester to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1872+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
5h 50m
£32–103
Train, bus via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester AirportLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Express Lounge172
8h 24m
£36–68
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Whitby150.4 mi
2h 51m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Middlesbrough
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitby
6h 30m
£32–106
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbrough
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitby
7h 1m
£36–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes840
9h 18m

Chester to Whitby by train and bus

52Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Whitby.

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Distance: 171.5 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Whitby via Manchester Victoria and Middlesbrough in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Boyes via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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