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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Whitby is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Boyes via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Whitby via Hebden Bridge and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Preston to Whitby?

The distance between Preston and Whitby is 143 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Preston to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Whitby train from?

Preston to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Whitby?

The best way to get from Preston to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Preston to Whitby bus arrive?

Preston to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Whitby train arrive?

Preston to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hebden Bridge station.

Can I drive from Preston to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Whitby is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Preston to Whitby.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Whitby?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
5h 41m
£37–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 30m
£17–38
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Hebden Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
6h 26m
£62–112
Drive 120.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Whitbycar 120.5 mi
2h 36m
£30–43

Preston to Whitby by train and bus

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Whitby via Hebden Bridge and Middlesbrough in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Boyes via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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