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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Whitby is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Whitby via York and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Retford to Whitby?

The distance between Retford and Whitby is 115 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Whitby without a car is to train and bus via Scarborough which takes 3h 31m and costs £27 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Retford to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Whitby train from?

Retford to Whitby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Where does the Retford to Whitby train arrive?

Retford to Whitby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Retford to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Whitby is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Retford to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1891+ hotels available in Whitby.

Retford to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Retford 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 Scarborough
best
1. Take the train from Retford to York
2. Take the train from York to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
3h 31m
£27–68
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Doncaster to ScarboroughSheffield - Scarborough / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
5h 19m
£23–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to YorkLondon Kings Cross - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
4h 3m
Drive 98.9 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Whitby98.9 mi
2h 6m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Retford to York
2. Take the train from York to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
4h 16m
£25–76

Retford to Whitby by train and bus

76Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.4 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Whitby via York and Darlington in around 4h 16m.

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