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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Preston is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 11 and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Preston via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Whitby to Preston?

The distance between Whitby and Preston is 151 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs £25 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Whitby to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Preston bus from?

Whitby to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitby to Preston?

The best way to get from Whitby to Preston is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Whitby to Preston bus arrive?

Whitby to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Whitby to Preston train arrive?

Whitby to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Preston is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Whitby to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

Whitby to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Whitby to Preston 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 Preston
5h 19m
£25–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Shudehill InterchangeUk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
6h 46m
£19–55
Bus, train via York
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
2. Take the train from York to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
5h 34m
Drive 121.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Preston121.6 mi
2h 33m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbrough
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Road
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
5h 56m
£34–102

Whitby to Preston by bus and train

120Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Whitby to Preston.

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Distance: 150.5 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Preston via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 11, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 46m.

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