How to travel from Manchester to Whitby

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Travel Information between Manchester and Whitby

Distance95 miles (154 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$15 - $105
Cheapest modeBus • $15 (€14) • 5 h 33 min
Fastest modeTrain • $105 (€94) • 4 h 18 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or TransPennine Express

Take a bus or train to travel 95 miles (154 km) between Manchester and Whitby. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Whitby.

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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
$161One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX171 · YC840
08:25AM6h18
Manchester, Coach Station
02:43PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$161One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC27269+Northern Rail (3)W49445
11:15AM4h22
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
03:37PMWhitby station (WTB)
$1161One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC27254+Northern Rail (3)W49480
01:58PM5h33
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:31PMWhitby station (WTB)
$1161One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · YC840
09:55AM6h58
Manchester, Coach Station
04:53PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$161One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · YC840
06:55AM5h48
Manchester, Coach Station
12:43PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$161One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · YC840
04:25AM6h13
Manchester, Coach Station
10:38AMWhitby, Windsor Terrace
$161One-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.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Whitby: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Whitby from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Whitby:

Taking a bus costs $90 (€81) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $105 (€94).

The quickest way to travel to Whitby from Manchester is by train, which takes on average 4 h 18 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 5 h 33 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 95 miles (154 km) between Manchester and Whitby.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Whitby is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • 3 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Whitby:

    The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Whitby:

    • Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Manchester to Whitby tickets on Omio for $15 (€14).
    • TransPennine Express can get you to Whitby by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with TransPennine Express from Manchester to Whitby for $105 (€94) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Whitby with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by bus with.
    • You can book a direct train with.

    Direct services to Whitby tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Manchester to Whitby often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like York, Scarborough, Leeds, Pickering or Middlesbrough. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Manchester and Whitby itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Whitby and any of these top destinations today!

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