How to travel from Newcastle to Whitby

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Travel Information between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitby

Distance51 miles (83 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$10 - $20
Cheapest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 2 h 57 min
Fastest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 2 h 57 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 51 miles (83 km) by train or bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitby. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby.

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from Newcastle to Whitby

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Northern Rail (3)Y25857 · Y25999
09:05AM2h49
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:54AMWhitby station (WTB)
$131One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)Y25857 · Y25999
09:05AM2h49
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:54AMWhitby station (WTB)
$131One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25857 · Y25999
09:05AM2h49
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:54AMWhitby station (WTB)
$131One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G93341 · G91809
12:39PM2h58
Newcastle station (NCL)
03:37PMWhitby station (WTB)
$141One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74726+Northern Rail (3)Y25984 · G91809
12:40PM2h57
Newcastle station (NCL)
03:37PMWhitby station (WTB)
$391One-way
2 transfers
LNERY11838+Northern Rail (3)Y26357 · Y26001
01:58PM5h36
Newcastle station (NCL)
07:34PMWhitby station (WTB)
$391One-way
2 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.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Whitby is a train with an average price of $10 (€9).

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

Taking a train costs $10 (€9) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).

The quickest way to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby is by train, which takes on average 2 h 57 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 43 min of travel time.

Whitby is approximately 51 miles (83 km) away from Newcastle upon Tyne.

The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby:

    The following travel companies offer services from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby:

    • Travel with National Express for buses to Whitby. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
    • Northern Rail (3) can get you to Whitby by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail (3) from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby for $10 (€9) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Whitby with Northern Rail (3).

    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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby? Many Omio customers who go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whitby usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like York, Scarborough, Leeds, Pickering or Middlesbrough. If you're looking to explore York, Scarborough, Leeds, Pickering or Middlesbrough from Whitby, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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