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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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a bus costs an average of $62.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m 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 | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Whitby:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Whitby costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:04 PM4h29Edinburgh7:33 PMWhitby$1861One-way1 transfer
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- 3:04 PM4h29Edinburgh7:33 PMWhitby$1861One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 3:04 PM4h29Edinburgh7:33 PMWhitby$1861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Whitby:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Whitby costing on average $72 (€57).
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.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Whitby by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Lumo to go to Whitby by train.
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