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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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitby:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitby costing on average $99.
A bus is $126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Whitby costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
The journey is about 51m faster (4h 24m by train vs 5h 15m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($99 vs $108). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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.
- NX467 · YC84011:30 PM11h08London, Victoria Coach Station10:38 AMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX467 · YC84011:30 PM11h08London, Victoria Coach Station10:38 AMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13409:00 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport10:05 PMNewcastle Airport$6811One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C2459610:33 AM4h58London Kings Cross (KGX)3:31 PMWhitby station (WTB)$1401One-way2 transfers 
Y14850+G85897 · C324151:00 PM5h18London Kings Cross (KGX)6:18 PMWhitby station (WTB)$1401One-way2 transfers
- BA13267:35 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport8:45 AMNewcastle Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
- BA13342:15 PM1h15London Heathrow Airport3:30 PMNewcastle Airport$6811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitby:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitby costing on average $99.
A bus is $126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Whitby costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Whitby by train.
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