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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$119
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$119
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 41 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 20
6
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Whitby to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitby to Manchester will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Whitby to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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G15915Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Whitby to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$93 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Whitby to Manchester:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Whitby to Manchester costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
The table below shows live departures for Whitby to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G15911+ G86048 · G85833 | Delayed 10:35 AM 8:44 AMWhitby station (WTB) | 5h01 | 1:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G15966+ G86048 | Delayed 10:14 AM 8:44 AMWhitby station (WTB) | 5h19 | 2:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15827+ G86055 · G85852 | Delayed 1:35 PM 12:00 PMWhitby station (WTB) | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
C24610+ G86055 | Delayed 1:14 PM 12:00 PMWhitby station (WTB) | 5h03 | 5:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G16022+ G86066 | Delayed 5:14 PM 4:02 PMWhitby station (WTB) | 5h01 | 9:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15810+ G85907 · G86066 | Delayed 5:35 PM 4:02 PMWhitby station (WTB) | 4h43 | 8:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Whitby to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitby to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Whitby to Manchester trains use the Whitby to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Whitby and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Whitby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Whitby.
Ticket office support is available at Whitby.
Available at Whitby: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Whitby: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitby: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Both platforms are step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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