The average train between York Station and Whitby takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from York Station 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between York Station and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York Station is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Whitby at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York Station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from York Station station and arriving at Whitby station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
York Station to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York Station to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your York Station to Whitby train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York Station and Whitby is 66.6 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from York to Whitby via Middlesbrough in around 3h 30m.