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Compare flight, bus, and train 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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $304.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Whitby
Compare the available ways to get from London to Whitby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitby:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitby costing on average $122.
A bus is $271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Whitby costing on average $304.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (4h 27m by train vs 5h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $106 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Whitby
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.
- NX426 · YC840
7:00 AM 9h53 London, Victoria Coach Station 4:53 PM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX426 · YC840
7:00 AM 9h53 London, Victoria Coach Station 4:53 PM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Y14852+
G85927 · G860703:00 PM 4h34 London Kings Cross (KGX) 7:34 PM Whitby station (WTB) $202 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C00207+G85866 · G86059
11:00 AM 4h37 London Kings Cross (KGX) 3:37 PM Whitby station (WTB) $94 1 One-way 2 transfers - C02040+
C24619+G860702:33 PM 5h01 London Kings Cross (KGX) 7:34 PM Whitby station (WTB) $94 1 One-way 2 transfers - C02049+G15888+G86050
6:33 AM 5h21 London Kings Cross (KGX) 11:54 AM Whitby station (WTB) $119 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX467 · YC840
11:30 PM 11h08 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:38 AM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX025 · NX035 · NX426 · YC840
10:20 PM 18h33 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 4:53 PM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $60 1 One-way 3 transfers - NX025 · NX030 · NX426 · YC840
3:50 AM 13h03 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 4:53 PM Whitby, Windsor Terrace $63 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitby:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitby costing on average $122.
A bus is $271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Whitby costing on average $304.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Whitby as scheduled services by flight, bus, and train 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 British Airways, Loganair to go to Whitby by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Whitby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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