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How to get fromPreston to Whitbyby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Leeds

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus bus 840
    5h 24m
    £43–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    6h 55m
    £17–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train Blackpool North - York
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    5h 31m
    £38–63

  4. Drive 120.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Whitbycar car 120.5 mi
    2h 36m
    £30–43

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Hebden Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Middlesbroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    6h 27m
    £62–114

  6. Line 152 bus, bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    9h 33m

Preston to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Whitby via Hebden Bridge and Middlesbrough in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Boyes via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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