How to travel from Newcastle to Whitby

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Compare bus and train for Newcastle to Whitby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $22.

Distance: 52 miles (84 km)

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$12

Average price

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$28

Average price

3h 22m

Average total duration

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2h 52m

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30m

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6h 41m

Average total duration

6h 11m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Whitby is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Whitby costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Whitby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Whitby take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newcastle and Whitby including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newcastle to Whitby among Omio's users.

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from Newcastle to Whitby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    5:45 AM6h58
    Newcastle
    12:43 PMWhitby
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    5:45 AM6h58
    Newcastle
    12:43 PMWhitby
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    5:45 AM6h58
    Newcastle
    12:43 PMWhitby
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Whitby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newcastle and Whitby including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Whitby is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Whitby costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Whitby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Whitby take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 11m.

The distance from Newcastle to Whitby is approximately 52 miles (84 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Whitby is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Whitby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Whitby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail to go to Whitby by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newcastle to Whitby:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle 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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