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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Brighton is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Brighton is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at St Peter's Church via York and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Brighton via Darlington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Whitby to Brighton?

The distance between Whitby and Brighton is 299 miles. The road distance is 299.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Brighton without a car is to bus and train via York which takes 6h 16m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Whitby to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitby to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitby to Brighton?

The best way to get from Whitby to Brighton is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Whitby to Brighton bus arrive?

Whitby to Brighton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Rougier Street station.

Where does the Whitby to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitby to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Brighton is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Whitby to Brighton.

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

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

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Whitby to Brighton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Whitby to Brighton by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via York
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
6h 16m
£80–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rougier Streetbus 840
2. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
12h 5m
£36–73
Bus, train
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 London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
10h 47m
£63–148
Drive 297.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Brightoncar 297.6 mi
5h 55m
£73–105
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 55m
£115–388
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
6h 30m
£110–189
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
8h 11m
£143–318
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
8h 26m
£110–290
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
9h 34m
£146–374
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
9h 34m
£154–314

Whitby to Brighton by bus and train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Brighton via Darlington, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to St Peter's Church via Rougier Street, York, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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