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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Whitby is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Whitby via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Poole to Whitby?

The distance between Poole and Whitby is 370 miles. The road distance is 321.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Whitby without a car is to train via York which takes 7h 26m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Poole to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Whitby bus from?

Poole to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Whitby train from?

Poole to Whitby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Whitby?

The best way to get from Poole to Whitby is to train via York which takes 7h 26m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Poole to Whitby bus arrive?

Poole to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Whitby train arrive?

Poole to Whitby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Whitby is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Poole to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to York
3. Take the train from York to Scarborough
7h 26m
£70–220
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10
10h 39m
£42–100
Drive 319.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Whitby319.7 mi
5h 41m
£80–115
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
7h 25m
£110–242
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
8h 24m
£97–268
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to York
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
10h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes840
15h 46m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
8h 59m
£80–300
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
8h 3m
£102–268
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
10h 3m
£80–261
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
9h 6m
£129–329

Poole to Whitby by train, subway, foot, and bus

119Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368.3 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Bus Station via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, York, Scarborough, and Railway Station Stop S in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 10h 39m.

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