There are 6 ways to get from Watford 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- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain Darlington - Whitby
6h 28m£86–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 6m£29–51Train, bus
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
6h 28m£63–124Drive 236 mi
- Drive from Watford to Whitbycar 236 mi
4h 11m£59–85Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 11m£102–180Fly, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
7h 20m£85–322
Watford to Whitby by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Whitby is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Boyes via Black Boy PH, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Whitby via King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Watford and Whitby is 300 miles. The road distance is 237.3 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Watford to Whitby, including transfers.
Watford to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Watford to Whitby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Watford to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Whitby via London Euston, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Boyes via Black Boy PH, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–260
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Heworth to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Watford to Whitby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Whitby is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Watford to Whitby.
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