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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Whitby is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.

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 £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Boyes via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

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 Leeds and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Preston to Whitby?

The distance between Preston and Whitby is 144 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 via Leeds which takes 5h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 train which takes 6h 20m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.

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 Leeds 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 1878+ hotels available in Whitby.

Preston to Whitby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 152 bus

There are 6 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 via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
5h 34m
Drive 120.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Whitbycar 120.5 mi
2h 35m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
5h 41m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
6h 20m
£31–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 23m
Line 152 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
9h 26m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Whitby.

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Boyes via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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