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 an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 €13, while a train costs an average of €58.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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€13

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€58

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€35

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 38m

Average total duration

5h 8m

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4h 40m

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4h 10m

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3h 23m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Whitby is a bus with an average price of €13.

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

A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Whitby costing on average €58.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Whitby is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Whitby take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Whitby including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Whitby among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 5h 8m 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.

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from Manchester to Whitby

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

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

  • Transpennine Express
    7:57 AM6h32
    Manchester
    2:29 PMWhitby
    551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transpennine Express
    7:57 AM6h32
    Manchester
    2:29 PMWhitby
    551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine Express
    7:10 AM4h26
    Manchester
    11:36 AMWhitby
    971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine Express
    11:00 AM4h29
    Manchester
    3:29 PMWhitby
    951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine Express
    10:43 AM4h46
    Manchester
    3:29 PMWhitby
    961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine Express
    12:55 PM4h35
    Manchester
    5:30 PMWhitby
    981One-way
    0 transfers

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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 €13.

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

A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Whitby costing on average €58.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Whitby is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Whitby take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

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 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Whitby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
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, Northern Rail 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Whitby to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Whitby are ideal to explore its main attractions, including Whitby Abbey, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, and the scenic coastline.

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