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How to get fromCanterbury to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Canterbury to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    6h 21m
    £89–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    12h 35m
    £37–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11bus bus
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    11h 4m
    £51–83

  4. Drive  301.6 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Whitbycar car 301.6 mi
    5h 17m
    £75–108

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    8h 43m
    £120–359

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    7h 1m
    £111–197

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane LCY - MME
    3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    9h 21m
    £170–788

Canterbury to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Whitby via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, York, and Middlesbrough in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Boyes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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