There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
9h 12m£152–259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
16h£33–48Bus via Slough
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus 801
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 54m£51–91Drive 310.7 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Whitbycar 310.7 mi
6h 8m£77–112Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
9h 20m£128–306Train, bus
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
12h 29m£140–219Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
11h 6m£93–203Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
11h£92–336
Dorset to Whitby by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Whitby is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Whitby is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Boyes via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Whitby via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Dorset and Whitby is 420 miles. The road distance is 312.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Dorset to Whitby, including transfers.
Dorset to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Whitby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Whitby is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Whitby via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Boyes via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Rail Station in around 13h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Dorset to Whitby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Whitby is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Dorset to Whitby.
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