What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Whitby?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Whitby is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Boyes via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Knucklas and arriving at Whitby via Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Whitby?

The distance between Newcastle and Whitby is 229 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs £90 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Whitby?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Newcastle to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Whitby bus from?

Newcastle to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Whitby train from?

Newcastle to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Knucklas station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Whitby?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Whitby is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Newcastle to Whitby bus arrive?

Newcastle to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Whitby train arrive?

Newcastle to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Whitby is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Newcastle to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2176+ hotels available in Whitby.

Newcastle to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Knucklas to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus 840
8h 31m
£90–150
Drive 211.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newcastle to Whitbycar 211.3 mi
4h 13m
£52–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boars Head PH to Bus Stationbus 553
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
8h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Knucklas to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
9h 16m
£109–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 16m
£68–128

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Distance: 227.9 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Whitby via Knucklas, Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, and Middlesbrough in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Boyes via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 16m.

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