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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Whitby is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Whitby via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Exeter to Whitby?

The distance between Exeter and Whitby is 397 miles. The road distance is 330.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £170 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Exeter to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Whitby bus from?

Exeter to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Whitby train from?

Exeter to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Whitby?

The best way to get from Exeter to Whitby is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £170 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Exeter to Whitby bus arrive?

Exeter to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Whitby train arrive?

Exeter to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Whitby is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Exeter to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

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Exeter to Whitby - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DarlingtonPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to WhitbyDarlington - Whitby
8h 42m
£170–546
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11
11h 2m
£30–85
Drive 328.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Whitby328.2 mi
5h 47m
£83–119
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
7h 50m
£64–170
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to SheffieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to ScarboroughSheffield - Scarborough
9h 19m
£95–287
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge133 / ...
12h 52m
£41–91
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
6h 57m
£105–224
Fly Exeter to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)EXT - MME
2. Take the train from Allens West to Whitby
9h 7m
£153–868
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus Station
8h 8m
£106–400
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
9h 45m
£129–292

Exeter to Whitby by train

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Distance: 394.6 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Whitby via Darlington in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 11h 2m.

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