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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Birkenhead is to bus via Leeds which costs £13 - £19 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Whitby to Birkenhead?

The distance between Whitby and Birkenhead is 196 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Whitby to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Birkenhead bus from?

Whitby to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Birkenhead train from?

Whitby to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Whitby to Birkenhead is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Whitby to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Whitby to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Whitby to Birkenhead train arrive?

Whitby to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Birkenhead is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Whitby to Birkenhead.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Whitby to Birkenhead?

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Whitby to Birkenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitby to Birkenhead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain Whitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 38m
£56–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
7h 33m
£13–26
Drive 146.8 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Birkenheadcar 146.8 mi
2h 47m
£37–53
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
2. Take the bus from Leeds - Eastgate Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk074 / ...
7h 36m
£13–19

Whitby to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 195.1 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Liverpool Lime Street via Darlington in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 33m.

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