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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Whitby is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 10h 53m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Boyes via Main Street, Halston Hotel and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Whitby via Carlisle and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Whitby?

The distance between Whitehaven and Whitby is 180 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Whitehaven to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Whitby bus from?

Whitehaven to Whitby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Whitby train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Whitby?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Whitby is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Whitby bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Whitby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Whitby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Whitby?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
7h 21m
£68–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
10h 53m
£25–37
Drive 139.9 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Whitbycar 139.9 mi
2h 55m
£35–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 46m
£64–114

Whitehaven to Whitby by train

39Weekly Trains

7h 21mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Whitby.

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Distance: 179.2 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Whitby via Carlisle and Middlesbrough in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Boyes via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 53m.

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