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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Whitby is to bus and train which costs £4 - £19 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Whitby is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Whitby via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Durham to Whitby?

The distance between Durham and Whitby is 71 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £5 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Durham to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Whitby train from?

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

Where does the Durham to Whitby train arrive?

Durham to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.

Can I drive from Durham to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Whitby is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Durham to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1871+ hotels available in Whitby.

Durham to Whitby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Whitby by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain Darlington - Whitby
3h 19m
£5–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
4h 12m
Drive 52.1 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Whitbycar 52.1 mi
1h 10m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A to Hartlepool Interchangebus 59
2. Take the train from Hartlepool to Whitbytrain Newcastle - Whitby / ...
4h 26m
£5–18

Durham to Whitby by train

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Distance: 70.1 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Darlington to Whitby once a week. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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