How to travel from Manchester to Whitby

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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Whitby

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €66.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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Train

€15

Average price

Cheapest

€96

Average price

5h 31m

Average total duration

5h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 59m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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

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from Manchester to Whitby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX171 · YC840
08:25AM6h18
Manchester, Coach Station
02:43PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$171One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX171 · YC840
08:25AM6h18
Manchester, Coach Station
02:43PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$171One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36846+Northern Rail (3)G91809
11:15AM4h22
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
03:37PMWhitby station (WTB)
$1221One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36863+Northern Rail (3)Y26001
01:58PM5h36
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:34PMWhitby station (WTB)
$1221One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · YC840
09:55AM6h58
Manchester, Coach Station
04:53PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$171One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · YC840
06:55AM5h48
Manchester, Coach Station
12:43PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$171One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · YC840
04:25AM6h13
Manchester, Coach Station
10:38AMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$171One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Whitby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Whitby including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Whitby is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Whitby:

A bus is $68 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Whitby costing on average $83 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Whitby is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Whitby take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 33m.

The distance from Manchester to Whitby is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Whitby is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Whitby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Whitby:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Whitby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express to go to Whitby by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester 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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