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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Whitby is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Boyes via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Whitby via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Southampton to Whitby?

The distance between Southampton and Whitby is 364 miles. The road distance is 292.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Southampton to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Whitby train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Whitby?

The best way to get from Southampton to Whitby is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Southampton to Whitby bus arrive?

Southampton to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Whitby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Whitby is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Southampton to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
7h 37m
£72–211
Drive 290.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Whitbycar 290.4 mi
5h 7m
£71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 41m
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
6h 44m
£103–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Yorktrain Southampton Central - Newcastle
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
7h 47m
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
8h 23m
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lakebus
3. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 49m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
8h 16m
£81–297
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
8h 39m
£73–233
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 25m
£95–260
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
8h 36m
£129–282

Southampton to Whitby by train, subway, and foot

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton to Whitby.

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Distance: 361.4 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Whitby via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Boyes via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 41m.

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