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How to get fromHarwich to Whitbyby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Harwich to Whitby by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    7h 34m
    £126–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    14h 7m
    £38–65

  3. Drive  240.2 mi

    1. Drive from Harwich to Whitbycar car 240.2 mi
    5h 17m
    £60–87

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

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    9h
    £122–394

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    8h 22m
    £78–136

  6. Train, bus via Norton

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus bus 840
    8h 34m
    £83–143

  7. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    11h 58m

  8. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane NWI - MME
    3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    9h 39m
    £198–1,037

Harwich to Whitby by train and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Whitby via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Boyes via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 7m.

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