How to travel from York to Whitby

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Compare train and bus for York to Whitby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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€29

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€28

Average price

Cheapest

3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

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30m

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2h 48m

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Fastest

2h 18m

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from York to Whitby

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

Our recommendation

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

TransPennine ExpressL36846+Northern Rail (3)G91809
12:39PM2h58
York station (YRK)
03:37PMWhitby station (WTB)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

TransPennine ExpressL36846+Northern Rail (3)G91809
12:39PM2h58
York station (YRK)
03:37PMWhitby station (WTB)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Grand Central TrainsC14503+Northern Rail (3)Y25988 · Y26001
04:52PM2h42
York station (YRK)
07:34PMWhitby station (WTB)
$361One-way
2 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36869+Northern Rail (3)Y26001
04:39PM2h55
York station (YRK)
07:34PMWhitby station (WTB)
$361One-way
1 transfer
Grand Central TrainsC07115+Northern Rail (3)Y25984 · G91809
12:52PM2h45
York station (YRK)
03:37PMWhitby station (WTB)
$361One-way
2 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36881+Northern Rail (3)G91818
06:39PM3h13
York station (YRK)
09:52PMWhitby station (WTB)
$361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Whitby.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between York and Whitby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Whitby is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Whitby costing on average $36 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from York to Whitby is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Whitby take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 34m.

The distance from York to Whitby is approximately 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Whitby is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Whitby:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Whitby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Whitby by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Coastliner to go to Whitby by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Whitby:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Coastliner.
Omio customers who travel from York to Whitby often also extend their vacation to go to Pickering, Leeds, Scarborough, Middlesbrough, London. 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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