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How to get fromDorset to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    9h 41m
    £141–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    16h 5m
    £35–48

  3. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    14h 31m
    £52–92

  4. Drive  311 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Whitbycar car 311 mi
    6h 7m
    £78–113

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane SOU - MME
    3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    11h 23m
    £157–822

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    11h 6m
    £143–229

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dorset to Whitby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Whitby via South Station, Dorchester South, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Boyes via Tesco, Bus Station, Poole Seldown Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Rail Station in around 14h 31m.

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