Written by Graham Smith, Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans, Karen Price, Sandra Frank
26/08/2025
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Whitby features a well-located railway station, serving as the southern terminus for the Esk Valley Line, and a central bus station, both situated in Victoria Square.
By Train:
From London, there are no direct train services to Whitby; journeys typically involve at least one change, often at Darlington or York. Travel times can range from approximately 4 hours 36 minutes to over 5 hours, with some routes taking longer due to multiple transfers. Indicative costs for train travel from London to Whitby generally start from around £25.50 for advance tickets, with average fares closer to £38.80.
From York, direct trains to Whitby are not available, requiring a change, usually at Darlington. The fastest journeys can take about 2 hours 34 minutes, while average travel times are between 3 hours 3 minutes and 4 hours 31 minutes. Train tickets from York to Whitby can be found for as low as £6.05 for advance bookings, with average prices around £29.55.
By Bus:
From London, direct bus services to Whitby are not common, and journeys may involve transfers. A bus trip can take approximately 4 hours 55 minutes with FlixBus to a main bus station, or up to 6 hours 33 minutes with transfers. Costs generally range from £13 to £45.
From York, the Coastliner service (Route 840) provides direct bus connections to Whitby. The journey typically takes around 2 hours to 2 hours 17 minutes. Bus tickets from York to Whitby can cost as little as £3 to £5 for advance purchases, with average fares around £13.
By Car:
Driving from London to Whitby covers a distance of approximately 247 to 259 miles (397-416 km) and generally takes between 4 hours 31 minutes and 4 hours 52 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The route often follows the A1(M), then the A64, and the A169.
By Air:
The closest airports to Whitby include Durham Tees Valley (MME), located about 33 miles away, Newcastle (NCL) at 58.2 miles, and Leeds Bradford (LBA) at 60.4 miles. Travel from these airports to Whitby typically requires onward connections by train and/or bus, with journeys taking roughly 2 hours 43 minutes from Durham Tees Valley, 3 hours 23 minutes from Newcastle, and 3 hours 48 minutes from Leeds Bradford.
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