There are 6 ways to get from Whitby to Rugby by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Scarborough
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station Stop SX93
- Take the train from Scarborough to York
- Take the train from York to Tamworth High Level
- Take the train from Tamworth to Rugby
6h 29m£45–177Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Scarborough to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
- Take the bus from Welford Place to Pool Meadow Bus StationX6
9h 28m£30–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
- Take the train from York to Tamworth High Level
- Take the train from Tamworth to Rugby
6h 37mDrive 172 mi
- Drive from Whitby to Rugby172 mi
3h 11m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Whitby to Darlington
- Take the train from Darlington to Tamworth High Level
- Take the train from Tamworth to Rugby
6h 38m£94–291Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance840
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to AsdaUk075 / ...
9h 8m
Whitby to Rugby by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Rugby is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Whitby to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Bennett Street via Leeds City Bus Station, M&S and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Rugby via Darlington and Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Whitby and Rugby is 203 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.
The best way to get from Whitby to Rugby without a car is to bus and train via Scarborough which takes 6h 29m and costs £45 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Whitby to Rugby, including transfers.
Whitby to Rugby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.
Whitby to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
The best way to get from Whitby to Rugby is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £90 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Whitby to Rugby via Darlington and Tamworth in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bennett Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Asda, M&S, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 9h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Scarborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Scarborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Whitby to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
Train from Scarborough to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from York to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–220
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Tamworth to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Tamworth to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £10–15
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station Stop S
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/
- Phone
- 01653692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0344 800 44 11
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Welford Place to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/
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More Questions & Answers
Whitby to Rugby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
Whitby to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Rugby is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Whitby to Rugby.
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