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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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 $9, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Whitby
How to get from Newcastle to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Whitby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P28690 · G8605912:39 PM2h58Newcastle station (NCL)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)$141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
P28690 · G8605912:39 PM2h58Newcastle station (NCL)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)$141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C31803 · G860509:05 AM2h49Newcastle station (NCL)11:54 AMWhitby station (WTB)$161One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G85866 · G8605912:40 PM2h57Newcastle station (NCL)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)$381One-way2 transfers
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C32318 · G860701:58 PM5h36Newcastle station (NCL)7:34 PMWhitby station (WTB)$381One-way2 transfers
NX133 · YC8406:05 AM8h38Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2:43 PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$261One-way1 transfer
NX133 · YC8409:30 AM7h23Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station4:53 PMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$291One-way1 transfer
NX180 · YC84011:50 PM10h48Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station10:38 AMWhitby, Windsor Terrace$291One-way1 transfer
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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 $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Whitby by train.
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