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

The cheapest way to get from London to Whitby is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between London and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Whitby. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Boyes via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between London and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from London to Whitby. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Whitby via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from London to Whitby?

The distance between London and Whitby is 245 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from London to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Whitby bus from?

London to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Whitby train from?

London to Whitby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Whitby?

The best way to get from London to Whitby is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the London to Whitby bus arrive?

London to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the London to Whitby train arrive?

London to Whitby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from London to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Whitby is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from London to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1871+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

There are 6 ways to get from London 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
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
5h 14m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain Darlington - Whitby
5h 30m
£52–140
Drive 245.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Whitbycar 245.9 mi
4h 37m
£61–87
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
6h 54m
£76–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 436 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
8h 23m
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
9h 28m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Whitby.

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Distance: 243.7 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Whitby via Darlington in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Boyes via Rail Station in around 8h 23m.

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