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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 train, with an average ticket price of kr312 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr312, while a train costs an average of kr312.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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kr312 Average price Cheapest | kr253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around kr312 compared to roughly kr253 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-58.72. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Whitby
How to get from Leeds to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Whitby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:13 AM5h16Leeds2:29 PMWhitbykr4101One-way0 transfers
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9:13 AM5h16Leeds2:29 PMWhitbykr4101One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Whitby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
- Travel with Yorkshire Coastliner to go to Whitby by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express to go to Whitby by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Yorkshire Coastliner.
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