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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Whitby is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 14m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

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 42m.

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 7m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 bus which takes 8h 14m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 6h 42m.

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 1892+ hotels available in Whitby.

Chester to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 7m
£32–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station Stand 11
8h 14m
£23–48
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Whitby150.4 mi
2h 51m
£38–54
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 42m
£38–114
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes840
8h 18m

Chester to Whitby by train and bus

97Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.5 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Whitby via Manchester Victoria and Middlesbrough in around 6h 42m.

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