What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby is to bus and line 5 bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn and arriving at Bus Station via John Dobson Street, Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Whitby via Heworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Whitby?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Whitby is 90 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.

How do I travel from Whitley Bay to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £13 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Whitby bus from?

Whitley Bay to Whitby bus services, operated by Arriva North East, depart from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn station.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Whitby train from?

Whitley Bay to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Heworth station.

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Whitby?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £13 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5 bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Whitby bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Whitby bus services, operated by Arriva North East, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Whitby train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Whitby is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Whitley Bay to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1876+ hotels available in Whitby.

Whitley Bay to Whitby - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heworth to WhitbyNewcastle - Whitby
4h 24m
£14–20
Bus, line 5 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Haymarket Bus Station308
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Bus Station Stand 11
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 8 to Market Place5 / ...
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus StationX93
5h 2m
£12–22
Drive 69.2 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Whitby69.2 mi
1h 24m
£17–25

Whitley Bay to Whitby by subway and train

6Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 89.5 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Heworth to Whitby 6 times a week. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Bus Station via Haymarket Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand 8, and Market Place in around 5h 2m.

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