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National Railway Museum
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€29
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€29
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 18 m
Buses on Sep 18
1
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Whitby to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitby to York will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 1 buses from Whitby to York, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 18 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whitby to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:18AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Transpennine Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 11:16AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 12:16PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 01:16PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 03:16PM | Arrival Time 05:38PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Yorkshire Coastliner | Departure Time 05:36PM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Whitby to York buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:00 AM Whitby | 2h18 | 11:18 AM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Whitby to York and enjoy the approximately 41 miles (66 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 19:42.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 7:42 PM |
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