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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Liverpool to Whitby:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Whitby costing on average $132 (€105).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
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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.
6:20 AM8h23Liverpool2:43 PMWhitby$201One-way0 transfers
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6:20 AM8h23Liverpool2:43 PMWhitby$201One-way0 transfers
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6:20 AM8h23Liverpool2:43 PMWhitby$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Whitby:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Whitby costing on average $132 (€105).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Whitby as scheduled services by train and bus 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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