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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 an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Whitby
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Whitby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Whitby:
A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Whitby costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 5h 6m versus 3h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Whitby
How to get from Manchester to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Whitby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:25 AM 6h18 Manchester 2:43 PM Whitby €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:25 AM 6h18 Manchester 2:43 PM Whitby €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 AM 5h43 Manchester 11:43 AM Whitby €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Whitby:
A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Whitby costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Whitby by train.
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