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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitby:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitby costing on average $115 (€92).
A bus is $197 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Whitby costing on average $242 (€193).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
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How to get from London to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Whitby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM9h53London4:53 PMWhitby$241One-way0 transfers
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7:00 AM9h53London4:53 PMWhitby$241One-way0 transfers
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7:00 AM9h53London4:53 PMWhitby$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitby:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitby costing on average $115 (€92).
A bus is $197 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Whitby costing on average $242 (€193).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Whitby as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Whitby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
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