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How to get fromHolyhead to Whitbyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    8h 19m
    £65–105

  2. Drive  229.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Whitbycar car 229.7 mi
    4h 11m
    £57–83

  3. Train, bus via Chester

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Maltontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus bus 840
    8h 27m
    £71–118

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Middlesbroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    8h 43m
    £88–148

  5. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Earlestowntrain train
    2. Take the train from Earlestown to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    9h 49m
    £62–103

Holyhead to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Whitby via Manchester Oxford Road and Middlesbrough in around 8h 43m.

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