There are 7 ways to get from Dover to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
6h 35m£93–163Bus via Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 36m£38–59Bus
- Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 14m£39–82Drive 315.9 mi
- Drive from Dover to Whitbycar 315.9 mi
5h 33m£79–114Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
8h 39m£124–366Train
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
7h 2m£131–209Train to London City Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
- Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane LCY - MME
- Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain
9h 18m£174–846
Dover to Whitby by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Whitby is to bus via Bus Station which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Pencester Road and arriving at Boyes via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Whitby via King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Dover and Whitby is 323 miles. The road distance is 317.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Dover to Whitby, including transfers.
Dover to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pencester Road station.
Dover to Whitby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
The best way to get from Dover to Whitby is to bus which takes 13h 14m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £210 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Dover, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a bus from Pencester Road to Boyes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Whitby via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–750
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Heworth to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Allens West to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Dover to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dover to Whitby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Whitby is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Dover to Whitby.
Book your Dover to Whitby train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2176+ hotels available in Whitby.

























