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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Whitby is to bus which costs £18 - £55 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Whitby via York and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Preston to Whitby?

The distance between Preston and Whitby is 152 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Preston to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Whitby bus from?

Preston to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Whitby train from?

Preston to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Whitby?

The best way to get from Preston to Whitby is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs £18 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £90 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Preston to Whitby bus arrive?

Preston to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Whitby train arrive?

Preston to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Preston to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Whitby is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Preston to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1892+ hotels available in Whitby.

Preston to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 152 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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 Preston to York
2. Take the train from York to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
5h 40m
£26–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station Stand 11Uk073
6h 30m
£19–55
Drive 120.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Whitby120.5 mi
2h 35m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to York
2. Take the train from York to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
5h 51m
£23–85
Line 152 bus, bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station EntranceM4
3. Take the train from Keighley to Scarborough
9h 2m

Preston to Whitby by train and bus

98Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Whitby via York and Darlington in around 5h 51m.

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