4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds to Whitby
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Whitby will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leeds for Whitby on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 16 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 5 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:13 AM5h16Leeds2:29 PMWhitby$441One-way0 transfers
- 9:13 AM5h16Leeds2:29 PMWhitby$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Whitby:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Whitby costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
You'll arrive about -4h -25m sooner (5h 12m by bus vs 1h 47m by car) and save roughly $-22.19 (€-17.86) compared to fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $27 (€22)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Yorkshire Coastliner.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Leeds to Whitby Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:38AM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:37PM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 09:13AM | Arrival Time 02:29PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:43PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 06:34PM | Duration 6h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Leeds to Whitby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Whitby buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:13 AM Leeds | 5h24 | 2:37 PM Whitby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Whitby
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Buses from Leeds to Whitby run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 07:24, the last at 18:34. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 27m |
First bus 7:24 AM |
Last bus 6:34 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Yorkshire Coastliner from Leeds to WhitbyYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Whitby with Yorkshire Coastliner for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Yorkshire Coastliner
FAQs: Bus from Leeds to Whitby
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