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How to get fromSouthampton to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    7h 37m
    £122–201

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Boyesbus bus 840
    12h 1m
    £38–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    11h 18m
    £48–80

  4. Drive  290.4 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Whitbycar car 290.4 mi
    5h 10m
    £73–105

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    6h 43m
    £106–259

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    8h 24m
    £122–182

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    8h 9m
    £85–304

  8. Fly Southampton Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane SOU - MME
    2. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    8h 45m
    £127–731

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    8h 44m
    £91–202

Southampton to Whitby by train, subway, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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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 Station, 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rail Station in around 11h 18m.

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