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

The cheapest way to get from Oswestry to Whitby is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oswestry to Whitby is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oswestry and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Oswestry station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Boyes via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oswestry and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Oswestry to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Whitby via Manchester Piccadilly and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Oswestry to Whitby?

The distance between Oswestry and Whitby is 237 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oswestry to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Oswestry to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Whitby bus from?

Oswestry to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Whitby train from?

Oswestry to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Oswestry to Whitby?

The best way to get from Oswestry to Whitby is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Oswestry to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oswestry to Whitby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oswestry to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Oswestry to Whitby is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Oswestry to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2150+ hotels available in Whitby.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 46m
£80–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
12h 18m
£35–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
10h 14m
£37–73
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Oswestry to Whitbycar 176.3 mi
3h 17m
£44–63
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
9h 33m
£71–133

Oswestry to Whitby by bus and train

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Distance: 236 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Unicorn Road Jct to Whitby via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, and Middlesbrough in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Boyes via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 18m.

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