There are 8 ways to get from Kent to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Norton
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
6h 35m£93–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
12h 50m£34–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 19m£50–98Drive 287.8 mi
- Drive from Kent to Whitbycar 287.8 mi
5h 5m£72–104Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
8h 42m£119–381Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 4m£80–140Train
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
7h 5m£125–204Train to London City Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane LCY - MME
- Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain
9h 22m£158–790
Kent to Whitby by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Whitby is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Boyes via King Street, London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Whitby via Ashford International, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Kent and Whitby is 313 miles. The road distance is 289.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Whitby without a car is to train and bus via Norton which takes 6h 35m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Kent to Whitby, including transfers.
Kent to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Kent to Whitby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Whitby is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Whitby via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Boyes via King Street, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Rail Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Kent to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Kent to Whitby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Whitby is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Kent to Whitby.
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