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

The cheapest way to get from England to Whitby is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between England and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between England and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Whitby via King's Cross and Eaglescliffe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from England to Whitby?

The distance between England and Whitby is 256 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Whitby without a car is to train and bus via Scarborough which takes 5h 35m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from England to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Whitby bus from?

England to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the England to Whitby train from?

England to Whitby train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from England to Whitby?

The best way to get from England to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the England to Whitby bus arrive?

England to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stand 11.

Where does the England to Whitby train arrive?

England to Whitby train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Eaglescliffe station.

Can I drive from England to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Whitby is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from England to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Whitby.

England to Whitby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from England 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, bus via Scarborough
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to York
2. Take the train from York to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
5h 35m
£42–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10 / ...
7h 32m
£19–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to YorkLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
5h 55m
Drive 245.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Whitby245.9 mi
4h 35m
£60–87
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to EaglescliffeLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
2. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to WhitbyDarlington - Whitby
6h 25m
£44–89
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to ScarboroughSheffield - Scarborough
8h 29m
£54–221

England to Whitby by subway, foot, train, and bus

103Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Whitby.

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Distance: 254.7 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Whitby via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Eaglescliffe in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station Stand 11 hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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