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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Canterbury is to train and bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Canterbury is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Canterbury?

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

How far is it from Whitby to Canterbury?

The distance between Whitby and Canterbury is 315 miles. The road distance is 301.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Canterbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 16m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Whitby to Canterbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitby to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitby to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Whitby to Canterbury is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Whitby to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitby to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitby to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Canterbury is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Whitby to Canterbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2147+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Whitby to Canterbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Whitby to Canterbury 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
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 Canterbury Westtrain
6h 16m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain
9h 54m
£58–99
Drive 299.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Canterburycar 299.5 mi
5h 17m
£73–106
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 London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
8h 15m
£99–351
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 Canterbury Westtrain
6h 30m
£144–216
Bus
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 bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
12h 49m
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Allens Westtrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MME - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
9h 14m
£147–717
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 Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
9h 13m
£163–348

Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 313.7 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Canterbury West 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 Bus Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 49m.

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