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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Whitby is to drive which costs £100 - £160 and takes 7h 49m.

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 49m 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 18h 13m.

How far is it from Penzance to Whitby?

The distance between Penzance and Whitby is 491 miles. The road distance is 435.8 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 .

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 436 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Penzance to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1968+ hotels available in Whitby.

Penzance to Whitby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
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
£97–362
Bus
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
18h 13m
Drive 433.3 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Whitbycar 433.3 mi
7h 49m
£107–155
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 25m
£160–472
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 27m
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
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 39m
£139–361
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
12h
£162–486

Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Questions & Answers

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 18h 13m.

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