There are 5 ways to get from Whitby to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
5h 46m£95–291Drive 172 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whitby to Rugbycar 172 mi
3h 12m£42–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
- Take the train from York to Tamworth High Leveltrain
- Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain
6h 53mTrain via Manchester
- Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain
7h 4m£66–189Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus Uk002 / ...
10h 12m
Whitby to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Rugby is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Whitby to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 12m 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 Stand H via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sainsbury's and George Street Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Rugby via Darlington and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Whitby and Rugby is 250 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.
The best way to get from Whitby to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £95 - £300.
It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 5h 46m and costs £95 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Whitby to Rugby via Darlington and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Stand H via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, Sainsbury's, and George Street Car Park in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Whitby to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
Train from Whitby to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
Train from Darlington to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–220
Train from York to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–85
- 1st Class
- £110–160
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £11–16
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Tamworth to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £10–15
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Tamworth to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £45–60
- Phone
- 01653692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 & Coach Station to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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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 12m to drive from Whitby to Rugby.
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