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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Whitby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Boyes via Asda and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Whitby via Sheffield and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Leicester to Whitby?

The distance between Leicester and Whitby is 173 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Leicester to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Whitby bus from?

Leicester to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Whitby train from?

Leicester to Whitby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Whitby?

The best way to get from Leicester to Whitby is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Asda, which costs and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Leicester to Whitby bus arrive?

Leicester to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Whitby train arrive?

Leicester to Whitby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Whitby is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Leicester to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1881+ hotels available in Whitby.

Leicester to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester 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
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
5h 41m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
5h 56m
£32–127
Drive 150.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Whitbycar 150.5 mi
2h 56m
£37–53
Bus via Asda
1. Take the bus from Asda to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
8h 13m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leicester to Whitby.

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Distance: 172.1 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Whitby via Sheffield and Darlington in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Boyes via Asda and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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