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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Nottingham to Whitby:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Whitby costing on average $143.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 5h 48m versus 2h 47m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Whitby
How to get from Nottingham to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Whitby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:19 AM6h10Nottingham3:29 PMWhitby$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:19 AM6h10Nottingham3:29 PMWhitby$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:45 PM4h45Nottingham5:30 PMWhitby$1601One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:45 PM4h45Nottingham6:30 PMWhitby$1681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Whitby:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Whitby costing on average $143.
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Whitby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Whitby, Windsor Terrace.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Whitby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitby by bus.
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