What is the cheapest way to get from Holy Island to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Holy Island to Whitby is to train and bus via Chester which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holy Island to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Holy Island to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Holy Island and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Holy Island to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Whitby via Manchester Piccadilly and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Holy Island to Whitby?

The distance between Holy Island and Whitby is 279 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.

How do I travel from Holy Island to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Holy Island to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Holy Island to Whitby?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Holy Island to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holy Island to Whitby train from?

Holy Island to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holy Island to Whitby train arrive?

Holy Island to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Holy Island to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Holy Island to Whitby is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Holy Island to Whitby.

How do I get a train ticket from Holy Island to Whitby?

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2169+ hotels available in Whitby.

Holy Island to Whitby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Holy Island to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 49m
£88–146
Train, bus via Chester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Outlet Village to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 55m
£51–86
Drive 229.7 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Whitbycar 229.7 mi
4h 11m
£57–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Earlestowntrain
2. Take the train from Earlestown to Leedstrain
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
9h 57m
£62–102

Holy Island to Whitby by train

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Distance: 277 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Holy Island, Wales and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Whitby via Manchester Piccadilly and Middlesbrough in around 8h 49m.

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