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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 46m.

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 46m 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 Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

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 2m.

How far is it from Whitby to Birkenhead?

The distance between Whitby and Birkenhead is 164 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 bus and train which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 2m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 29m.

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 46m to drive from Whitby to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2491+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Whitby to Birkenhead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Whitby to Birkenhead by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station Stop SX93
2. Take the train from Scarborough to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
4h 50m
£31–98
Bus, train via York
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
2. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 6m
Drive 146.9 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Birkenhead146.9 mi
2h 46m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to DarlingtonWhitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 2m
£39–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance840
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk072
7h 29m
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance840
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
7h 44m

Whitby to Birkenhead by bus and train

120Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Whitby to Birkenhead.

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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