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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Whitby is to bus which costs £80 - £190 and takes 17h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Whitby is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Boyes via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.

How far is it from Penzance to Whitby?

The distance between Penzance and Whitby is 491 miles. The road distance is 435.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 44m and costs £220 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Penzance to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Whitby bus from?

Penzance to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Whitby bus arrive?

Penzance to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Whitby is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Penzance to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1892+ hotels available in Whitby.

Penzance to Whitby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Penzance 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 Penzance to Yorktrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 44m
£227–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
17h 58m
£80–189
Drive 432.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Whitbycar 432.9 mi
7h 50m
£107–154
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
10h 17m
£184–434
Train, bus via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
12h 25m
£226–342
Train, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
15h 3m
£197–364
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
11h 9m
£119–340
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
11h 38m
£158–329
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
9h 24m
£103–395
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
11h 52m
£185–429
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus
15h 36m
£103–394

Penzance to Whitby by train and bus

12Weekly Services

11h 44mAverage Duration

£227Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Whitby.

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Distance: 488.5 mi
Duration: 11h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Boyes via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 17h 58m.

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