How to travel from London to Whitby

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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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$115

Average price

$46

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Cheapest

$110

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 4m

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Fastest

4h 34m

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30m

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7h 2m

Average total duration

6h 32m

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30m

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5h 15m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Whitby is a bus with an average price of $46 (€36).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Whitby is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Whitby take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

Bus takes on average 6h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Whitby including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Whitby among Omio's users.

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from London to Whitby

How to get from London to Whitby by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Whitby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    7:00 AM9h53
    London
    4:53 PMWhitby
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    7:00 AM9h53
    London
    4:53 PMWhitby
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    7:00 AM9h53
    London
    4:53 PMWhitby
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Whitby

Travel to Whitby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Whitby.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Whitby including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Whitby is a bus with an average price of $46 (€36).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Whitby is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Whitby take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

Bus takes on average 6h 32m.

The distance from London to Whitby is approximately 206 miles (333 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Whitby is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Whitby:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Whitby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from London to Whitby often also extend their vacation to go to York, Pickering, Leeds, Scarborough, Middlesbrough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Whitby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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