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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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 9m
    £72–112

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    10h 26m
    £38–62

  3. Drive  268.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Whitbycar car 268.5 mi
    5h 50m
    £67–97

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

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain 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 6m
    £105–331

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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
    6h 47m
    £94–153

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus bus 840
    7h 1m
    £96–125

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 025 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    10h 48m
    £51–83

  8. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane LGW - MME
    2. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    7h 20m
    £128–253

  9. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    7h 33m
    £111–264

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Middlesbroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    9h 45m
    £132–380

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    9h 9m
    £167–455

  12. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    10h 3m
    £111–247

Gatwick Airport to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Whitby via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, York, and Middlesbrough in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Boyes via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rail Station in around 10h 48m.

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