The average bus between Rawtenstall and Whitby takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rawtenstall to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Rawtenstall and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Rawtenstall is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Whitby at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rawtenstall to Whitby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rawtenstall to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Rawtenstall station and arriving at Whitby station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Rawtenstall to Whitby bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rawtenstall to Whitby bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Boyes station.
The distance between Rawtenstall and Whitby is 139.6 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a bus from Bus station to Boyes via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 21m.