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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of CHF19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF19, while a train costs an average of CHF19.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF19 Average price Cheapest | CHF15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around CHF19 compared to roughly CHF15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-4.41. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom York to Whitby
How to get from York to Whitby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Whitby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G85866 · G86059+
C0020712:52 PM2h45York station (YRK)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)CHF291One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- G85866 · G86059+C0020712:52 PM2h45York station (YRK)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)CHF291One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G85866 · G86059+C0020712:52 PM2h45York station (YRK)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)CHF291One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G86059+
C2459712:39 PM2h58York station (YRK)3:37 PMWhitby station (WTB)CHF291One-way1 transfer - G86050+G158888:42 AM3h12York station (YRK)11:54 AMWhitby station (WTB)CHF611One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Whitby take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Whitby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Whitby station (WTB).
- Travel with Yorkshire Coastliner to go to Whitby by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, TransPennine Express to go to Whitby by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Yorkshire Coastliner.
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