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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Whitby:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Whitby costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Whitby
How to get from Edinburgh to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Whitby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX180 · YC8409:10 PM13h28Edinburgh, Bus Station10:38 AMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX180 · YC8409:10 PM13h28Edinburgh, Bus Station10:38 AMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G01153+G85866 · G8605911:04 AM4h33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)$841One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W29868+G85835 · G860507:03 AM4h51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:54 AMWhitby station (WTB)$1071One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Whitby:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Whitby costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Whitby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Whitby by train.
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