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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Whitby
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Whitby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Whitby:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Whitby costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Whitby
How to get from Liverpool to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Whitby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX170 · YC840
2:38 AM 8h00 Liverpool, Botanic Park 10:38 AM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX170 · YC840
2:38 AM 8h00 Liverpool, Botanic Park 10:38 AM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G15862+
C32300 · G8605910:24 AM 5h13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 3:37 PM Whitby station (WTB) $138 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W84818 · C24619+G86070
1:54 PM 5h40 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 7:34 PM Whitby station (WTB) $138 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX170 · YC840
2:35 AM 8h03 Liverpool, University 10:38 AM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX170 · YC840
2:30 AM 8h08 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place 10:38 AM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX170 · YC840
4:23 AM 8h20 Liverpool, Botanic Park 12:43 PM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Whitby:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Whitby costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Whitby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Whitby by train.
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