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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train Darlington - Whitby
    4h 56m
    £71–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    9h 4m
    £24–37

  3. Drive 172.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Whitbycar car 172.2 mi
    3h 37m
    £43–62

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    8h 35m
    £72–218

  5. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain train Newcastle - Whitby
    5h 14m
    £65–151

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 598 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain train Newcastle - Whitby
    6h 29m
    £49–106

Edinburgh to Whitby by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Whitby via Darlington in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Boyes via Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 4m.

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