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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Dorset is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 14h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Dorset is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via York, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Whitby to Dorset?

The distance between Whitby and Dorset is 420 miles. The road distance is 311.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Whitby to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Dorset bus from?

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

Train or bus from Whitby to Dorset?

The best way to get from Whitby to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Whitby to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitby to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Dorset is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Whitby to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2516+ hotels available in Dorset.

Whitby to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Whitby to Dorset by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
8h 49m
£150–280
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 South Stationbus 035
14h 33m
£46–98
Drive 309.4 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Dorsetcar 309.4 mi
6h 9m
£76–110
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
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 Weymouthtrain
9h 40m
£145–314
Bus, train via Reading
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the train from York to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
12h 16m
£169–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 38m
£148–248
Bus, train via Cheltenham
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain
13h 3m
£158–263
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 12m
£103–228
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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 Woking to Weymouthtrain
11h 9m
£128–399

Whitby to Dorset by bus, train, and foot

45Weekly Services

12h 16mAverage Duration

£169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.7 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Dorset via Darlington, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Rougier Street, York, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 14h 33m.

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