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

The cheapest way to get from York to Whitby is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Whitby is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between York and Whitby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stonebow and arriving at Boyes. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between York and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from York to Whitby. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Whitby via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from York to Whitby?

The distance between York and Whitby is 55 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Whitby without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs .

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

The bus from Stonebow to Boyes takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the York to Whitby bus from?

York to Whitby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Stonebow station.

Where do I catch the York to Whitby train from?

York to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Whitby?

The best way to get from York to Whitby is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £50 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the York to Whitby bus arrive?

York to Whitby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Boyes station.

Where does the York to Whitby train arrive?

York to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from York to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Whitby is 48 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from York to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Whitby.

York to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from York to Whitby by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stonebow to Boyes840
2h 9m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to MiddlesbroughManchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to WhitbyMiddlesbrough - Whitby / ...
3h 30m
£11–49
Drive 47.3 mi
1. Drive from York to Whitby47.3 mi
59 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York to Whitby47.3 mi
59 min
£100–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to ScarboroughManchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
2h 36m
£14–29

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 54.6 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Yorkshire Coastliner operates a bus from Stonebow to Boyes 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Whitby via Middlesbrough in around 3h 30m.

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