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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Whitehaven via Middlesbrough and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Whitby to Whitehaven?

The distance between Whitby and Whitehaven is 180 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Whitby to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitby to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitby to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Whitby to Whitehaven is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Whitby to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Whitby to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Whitby to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitby to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Whitehaven is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Whitby to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

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Whitby to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitby to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 2m
£69–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
10h 19m
£24–33
Drive 139.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Whitehavencar 139.7 mi
2h 55m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
8h 9m
£60–110

Whitby to Whitehaven by train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Whitby to Whitehaven via Middlesbrough and Carlisle in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Duke Street via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 10h 19m.

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