There are 6 ways to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Huddersfield
best- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
- Take the train from Malton to Huddersfieldtrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 13m£88–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
12h 15m£48–113Drive 237.2 mi
- Drive from Whitby to Aberystwythcar 237.2 mi
4h 51m£58–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
- Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 25m£81–143Train
- Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 47m£108–199Bus, train via Chester
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
- Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain
- Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
12h 58m
Whitby to Aberystwyth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Aberystwyth via Middlesbrough, Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Whitby and Aberystwyth is 270 miles. The road distance is 238.6 miles.
The best way to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus and train via Huddersfield which takes 9h 13m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Whitby to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.
Whitby to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
The best way to get from Whitby to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitby to Aberystwyth via Middlesbrough, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 9h 47m.
Train from Malton to Huddersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Whitby to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Whitby to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
Whitby to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Aberystwyth is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Whitby to Aberystwyth.
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