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

The cheapest way to get from London to Whitby is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

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 35m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between London and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

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 254 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 via Scarborough which takes 5h and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 FlixBus, 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 £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the London to Whitby bus arrive?

London to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stand 11.

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 35m to drive from London to Whitby.

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

Book your London to Whitby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Whitby.

London to Whitby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 via Scarborough
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to York
2. Take the train from York to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
5h
£40–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10 / ...
7h 15m
£17–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to YorkLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
5h 14m
Drive 245.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Whitby245.9 mi
4h 35m
£60–87
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
6h 57m
£71–278
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to DarlingtonLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to WhitbyDarlington - Whitby
5h 30m
£62–151
Train via Beverley
1. Take the train from King's Cross to BeverleyLondon Kings Cross - Beverley
2. Take the train from Beverley to ScarboroughSheffield - Scarborough / ...
6h 47m
£55–166

London to Whitby by train and bus

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 5h

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, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11 hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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